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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.74, 24,067.76 and 11,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.74, 24,067.76 and 11,070.84 is: 15,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.74 : 24,067.76 = 11,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.74/24,067.76 = 11,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.74x = 24,067.76 × 11,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.74x = 266,450,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,450,264.76/17,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.58

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