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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.98, 24,061.87 and 11,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.98, 24,061.87 and 11,474.74 is: 15,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.98 : 24,061.87 = 11,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.98/24,061.87 = 11,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.98x = 24,061.87 × 11,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.98x = 276,103,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,103,702.16/17,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.11

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