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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.68, 24,032.50 and 11,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.68, 24,032.50 and 11,127.38 is: 15,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.68 : 24,032.50 = 11,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.68/24,032.50 = 11,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.68x = 24,032.50 × 11,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.68x = 267,418,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,418,611.87/17,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.05

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