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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,431.77, 24,059.33 and 11,065.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,431.77, 24,059.33 and 11,065.95 is: 15,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,431.77 : 24,059.33 = 11,065.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,431.77/24,059.33 = 11,065.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,431.77x = 24,059.33 × 11,065.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,431.77x = 266,239,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,239,328.98/17,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.22

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