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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.68, 24,021.12 and 11,454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.68, 24,021.12 and 11,454.47 is: 15,798.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.68 : 24,021.12 = 11,454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.68/24,021.12 = 11,454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.68x = 24,021.12 × 11,454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.68x = 275,149,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,149,198.41/17,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.03

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