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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.53, 24,042.17 and 11,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.53, 24,042.17 and 11,758.94 is: 16,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.53 : 24,042.17 = 11,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.53/24,042.17 = 11,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.53x = 24,042.17 × 11,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.53x = 282,710,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,710,434.50/17,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,232.31

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