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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.16, 24,034.52 and 11,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.16, 24,034.52 and 11,764.28 is: 16,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.16 : 24,034.52 = 11,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.16/24,034.52 = 11,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.16x = 24,034.52 × 11,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.16x = 282,748,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,748,822.95/17,419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,232.06

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