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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.73, 24,082.07 and 11,484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.73, 24,082.07 and 11,484.67 is: 15,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.73 : 24,082.07 = 11,484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.73/24,082.07 = 11,484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.73x = 24,082.07 × 11,484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.73x = 276,574,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,574,626.87/17,442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,856.15

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