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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.07, 24,060.70 and 11,779.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.07, 24,060.70 and 11,779.31 is: 16,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.07 : 24,060.70 = 11,779.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.07/24,060.70 = 11,779.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.07x = 24,060.70 × 11,779.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.07x = 283,418,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,418,444.12/17,446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.40

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