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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.39, 24,066.92 and 11,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.39, 24,066.92 and 11,625.84 is: 16,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.39 : 24,066.92 = 11,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.39/24,066.92 = 11,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.39x = 24,066.92 × 11,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.39x = 279,798,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,798,103.08/17,445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,038.51

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