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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.87, 24,036.34 and 11,447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.87, 24,036.34 and 11,447.09 is: 15,799.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.87 : 24,036.34 = 11,447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.87/24,036.34 = 11,447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.87x = 24,036.34 × 11,447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.87x = 275,146,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,146,027.07/17,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.49

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