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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.20, 24,066.08 and 11,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.20, 24,066.08 and 11,147.60 is: 15,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.20 : 24,066.08 = 11,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.20/24,066.08 = 11,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.20x = 24,066.08 × 11,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.20x = 268,279,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,279,033.41/17,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.21

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