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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.91, 24,030.26 and 11,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.91, 24,030.26 and 11,035.23 is: 15,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.91 : 24,030.26 = 11,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.91/24,030.26 = 11,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.91x = 24,030.26 × 11,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.91x = 265,179,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,179,481.00/17,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.79

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