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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.81, 24,084.12 and 11,810.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.81, 24,084.12 and 11,810.34 is: 16,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.81 : 24,084.12 = 11,810.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.81/24,084.12 = 11,810.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.81x = 24,084.12 × 11,810.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.81x = 284,441,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,441,645.80/17,445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,304.30

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