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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.15, 24,042.54 and 11,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.15, 24,042.54 and 11,755.25 is: 16,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.15 : 24,042.54 = 11,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.15/24,042.54 = 11,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.15x = 24,042.54 × 11,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.15x = 282,626,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,626,068.34/17,417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.88

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