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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.97, 24,064.43 and 11,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.97, 24,064.43 and 11,146.34 is: 15,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.97 : 24,064.43 = 11,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.97/24,064.43 = 11,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.97x = 24,064.43 × 11,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.97x = 268,230,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,230,323.12/17,433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.50

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