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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.44, 24,062.21 and 11,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.44, 24,062.21 and 11,063.71 is: 15,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.44 : 24,062.21 = 11,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.44/24,062.21 = 11,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.44x = 24,062.21 × 11,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.44x = 266,217,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,217,329.65/17,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.25

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