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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.73, 24,088.89 and 11,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.73, 24,088.89 and 11,165.75 is: 15,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.73 : 24,088.89 = 11,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.73/24,088.89 = 11,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.73x = 24,088.89 × 11,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.73x = 268,970,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,970,523.52/17,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.02

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