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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.74, 24,044.76 and 11,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.74, 24,044.76 and 11,470.14 is: 15,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.74 : 24,044.76 = 11,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.74/24,044.76 = 11,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.74x = 24,044.76 × 11,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.74x = 275,796,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,796,763.47/17,440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,813.36

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