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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.29, 24,065.55 and 11,070.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.29, 24,065.55 and 11,070.45 is: 15,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.29 : 24,065.55 = 11,070.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.29/24,065.55 = 11,070.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.29x = 24,065.55 × 11,070.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.29x = 266,416,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,416,468.00/17,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.43

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