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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.42, 24,063.57 and 11,474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.42, 24,063.57 and 11,474.91 is: 15,828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.42 : 24,063.57 = 11,474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.42/24,063.57 = 11,474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.42x = 24,063.57 × 11,474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.42x = 276,127,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,127,300.03/17,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.07

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