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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.16, 24,039.48 and 11,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.16, 24,039.48 and 11,057.76 is: 15,251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.16 : 24,039.48 = 11,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.16/24,039.48 = 11,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.16x = 24,039.48 × 11,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.16x = 265,822,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,822,800.36/17,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.61

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