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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.31, 24,090.33 and 11,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.31, 24,090.33 and 11,814.84 is: 16,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.31 : 24,090.33 = 11,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.31/24,090.33 = 11,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.31x = 24,090.33 × 11,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.31x = 284,623,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,623,394.50/17,450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,310.51

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