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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,418.20, 24,042.58 and 11,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,418.20, 24,042.58 and 11,130.60 is: 15,363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,418.20 : 24,042.58 = 11,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,418.20/24,042.58 = 11,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,418.20x = 24,042.58 × 11,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,418.20x = 267,608,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,608,340.95/17,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.72

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