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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.19, 24,046.38 and 11,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.19, 24,046.38 and 11,052.99 is: 15,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.19 : 24,046.38 = 11,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.19/24,046.38 = 11,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.19x = 24,046.38 × 11,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.19x = 265,784,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,784,397.68/17,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.63

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