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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.88, 24,050.79 and 11,469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.88, 24,050.79 and 11,469.85 is: 15,834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.88 : 24,050.79 = 11,469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.88/24,050.79 = 11,469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.88x = 24,050.79 × 11,469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.88x = 275,858,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,858,953.68/17,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,834.96

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