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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.93, 24,073.86 and 11,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.93, 24,073.86 and 11,393.58 is: 15,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.93 : 24,073.86 = 11,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.93/24,073.86 = 11,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.93x = 24,073.86 × 11,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.93x = 274,287,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,287,449.82/17,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.74

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