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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.53, 24,029.74 and 11,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.53, 24,029.74 and 11,034.86 is: 15,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.53 : 24,029.74 = 11,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.53/24,029.74 = 11,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.53x = 24,029.74 × 11,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.53x = 265,164,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,164,746.93/17,419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.27

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