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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,431.16, 24,042.24 and 11,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,431.16, 24,042.24 and 11,059.76 is: 15,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,431.16 : 24,042.24 = 11,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,431.16/24,042.24 = 11,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,431.16x = 24,042.24 × 11,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,431.16x = 265,901,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,901,404.26/17,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.37

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