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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.20, 24,049.52 and 11,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.20, 24,049.52 and 11,135.60 is: 15,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.20 : 24,049.52 = 11,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.20/24,049.52 = 11,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.20x = 24,049.52 × 11,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.20x = 267,805,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,805,834.91/17,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.65

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