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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.19, 24,053.97 and 11,472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.19, 24,053.97 and 11,472.15 is: 15,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.19 : 24,053.97 = 11,472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.19/24,053.97 = 11,472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.19x = 24,053.97 × 11,472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.19x = 275,950,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,950,751.94/17,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.13

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