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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.20, 24,063.32 and 11,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.20, 24,063.32 and 11,145.60 is: 15,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.20 : 24,063.32 = 11,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.20/24,063.32 = 11,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.20x = 24,063.32 × 11,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.20x = 268,200,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,200,139.39/17,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.45

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