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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.73, 24,094.41 and 11,169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.73, 24,094.41 and 11,169.75 is: 15,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.73 : 24,094.41 = 11,169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.73/24,094.41 = 11,169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.73x = 24,094.41 × 11,169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.73x = 269,128,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,128,536.10/17,453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.54

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