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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.74, 24,067.13 and 11,160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.74, 24,067.13 and 11,160.05 is: 15,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.74 : 24,067.13 = 11,160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.74/24,067.13 = 11,160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.74x = 24,067.13 × 11,160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.74x = 268,590,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,590,198.02/17,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.70

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