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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.90, 24,066.54 and 11,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.90, 24,066.54 and 11,058.12 is: 15,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.90 : 24,066.54 = 11,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.90/24,066.54 = 11,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.90x = 24,066.54 × 11,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.90x = 266,130,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,130,687.30/17,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.25

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