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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.92, 24,065.57 and 11,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.92, 24,065.57 and 11,387.59 is: 15,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.92 : 24,065.57 = 11,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.92/24,065.57 = 11,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.92x = 24,065.57 × 11,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.92x = 274,048,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,048,812.58/17,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.48

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