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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.69, 24,054.64 and 11,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.69, 24,054.64 and 11,472.66 is: 15,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.69 : 24,054.64 = 11,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.69/24,054.64 = 11,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.69x = 24,054.64 × 11,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.69x = 275,970,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,970,677.46/17,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.82

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