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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.98, 24,063.25 and 11,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.98, 24,063.25 and 11,475.74 is: 15,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.98 : 24,063.25 = 11,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.98/24,063.25 = 11,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.98x = 24,063.25 × 11,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.98x = 276,143,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,143,600.56/17,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.49

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