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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.92, 24,073.74 and 11,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.92, 24,073.74 and 11,855.16 is: 16,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.92 : 24,073.74 = 11,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.92/24,073.74 = 11,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.92x = 24,073.74 × 11,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.92x = 285,398,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,398,039.50/17,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,363.70

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