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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.32, 24,079.25 and 11,797.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.32, 24,079.25 and 11,797.37 is: 16,278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.32 : 24,079.25 = 11,797.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.32/24,079.25 = 11,797.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.32x = 24,079.25 × 11,797.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.32x = 284,071,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,071,821.57/17,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,278.89

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