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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.21, 24,047.35 and 11,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.21, 24,047.35 and 11,052.29 is: 15,257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.21 : 24,047.35 = 11,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.21/24,047.35 = 11,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.21x = 24,047.35 × 11,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.21x = 265,778,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,778,318.42/17,419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.77

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