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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.19, 24,056.72 and 11,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.19, 24,056.72 and 11,474.16 is: 15,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.19 : 24,056.72 = 11,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.19/24,056.72 = 11,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.19x = 24,056.72 × 11,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.19x = 276,030,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,030,596.98/17,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.90

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