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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.04, 24,056.29 and 11,780.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.04, 24,056.29 and 11,780.29 is: 16,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.04 : 24,056.29 = 11,780.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.04/24,056.29 = 11,780.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.04x = 24,056.29 × 11,780.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.04x = 283,390,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,390,072.52/17,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.05

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