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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.94, 24,051.01 and 11,765.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.94, 24,051.01 and 11,765.35 is: 16,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.94 : 24,051.01 = 11,765.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.94/24,051.01 = 11,765.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.94x = 24,051.01 × 11,765.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.94x = 282,968,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,968,550.50/17,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.15

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