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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.65, 24,041.85 and 11,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.65, 24,041.85 and 11,754.75 is: 16,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.65 : 24,041.85 = 11,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.65/24,041.85 = 11,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.65x = 24,041.85 × 11,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.65x = 282,605,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,605,936.29/17,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.19

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