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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.06, 24,033.20 and 11,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.06, 24,033.20 and 11,124.98 is: 15,350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.06 : 24,033.20 = 11,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.06/24,033.20 = 11,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.06x = 24,033.20 × 11,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.06x = 267,368,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,368,869.34/17,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.98

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