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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.04, 24,041.49 and 11,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.04, 24,041.49 and 11,758.45 is: 16,231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.04 : 24,041.49 = 11,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.04/24,041.49 = 11,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.04x = 24,041.49 × 11,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.04x = 282,690,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,690,479.09/17,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,231.62

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