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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.69, 24,069.04 and 11,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.69, 24,069.04 and 11,071.78 is: 15,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.69 : 24,069.04 = 11,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.69/24,069.04 = 11,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.69x = 24,069.04 × 11,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.69x = 266,487,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,487,027.84/17,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.86

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