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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.15, 24,041.16 and 11,754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.15, 24,041.16 and 11,754.25 is: 16,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.15 : 24,041.16 = 11,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.15/24,041.16 = 11,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.15x = 24,041.16 × 11,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.15x = 282,585,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,585,804.93/17,416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.50

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