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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.39, 24,072.43 and 11,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.39, 24,072.43 and 11,629.84 is: 16,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.39 : 24,072.43 = 11,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.39/24,072.43 = 11,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.39x = 24,072.43 × 11,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.39x = 279,958,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,958,509.31/17,449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.03

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