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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.78, 24,047.01 and 11,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.78, 24,047.01 and 11,466.36 is: 15,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.78 : 24,047.01 = 11,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.78/24,047.01 = 11,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.78x = 24,047.01 × 11,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.78x = 275,731,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,731,673.58/17,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,813.22

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