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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.72, 24,049.13 and 11,465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.72, 24,049.13 and 11,465.48 is: 15,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.72 : 24,049.13 = 11,465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.72/24,049.13 = 11,465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.72x = 24,049.13 × 11,465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.72x = 275,734,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,734,821.83/17,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.36

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