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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.18, 24,066.98 and 11,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.18, 24,066.98 and 11,070.28 is: 15,268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.18 : 24,066.98 = 11,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.18/24,066.98 = 11,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.18x = 24,066.98 × 11,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.18x = 266,428,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,428,091.84/17,449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.81

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