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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.91, 24,056.42 and 11,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.91, 24,056.42 and 11,767.59 is: 16,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.91 : 24,056.42 = 11,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.91/24,056.42 = 11,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.91x = 24,056.42 × 11,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.91x = 283,086,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,086,028.59/17,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.22

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