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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.40, 24,059.64 and 11,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.40, 24,059.64 and 11,056.32 is: 15,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.40 : 24,059.64 = 11,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.40/24,059.64 = 11,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.40x = 24,059.64 × 11,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.40x = 266,011,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,011,078.92/17,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.70

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