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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.40, 24,036.84 and 11,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.40, 24,036.84 and 11,761.80 is: 16,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.40 : 24,036.84 = 11,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.40/24,036.84 = 11,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.40x = 24,036.84 × 11,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.40x = 282,716,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,716,504.71/17,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.25

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