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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.04, 24,042.87 and 11,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.04, 24,042.87 and 11,759.45 is: 16,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.04 : 24,042.87 = 11,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.04/24,042.87 = 11,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.04x = 24,042.87 × 11,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.04x = 282,730,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,730,807.41/17,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.00

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