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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.37, 24,037.03 and 11,447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.37, 24,037.03 and 11,447.59 is: 15,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.37 : 24,037.03 = 11,447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.37/24,037.03 = 11,447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.37x = 24,037.03 × 11,447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.37x = 275,165,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,165,944.07/17,415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.18

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