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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.99, 24,036.51 and 11,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.99, 24,036.51 and 11,447.21 is: 15,799.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.99 : 24,036.51 = 11,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.99/24,036.51 = 11,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.99x = 24,036.51 × 11,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.99x = 275,150,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,150,977.64/17,414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.66

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