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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.19, 24,072.48 and 11,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.19, 24,072.48 and 11,074.29 is: 15,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.19 : 24,072.48 = 11,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.19/24,072.48 = 11,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.19x = 24,072.48 × 11,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.19x = 266,585,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,585,624.54/17,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.32

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