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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.67, 24,098.45 and 11,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.67, 24,098.45 and 11,172.69 is: 15,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.67 : 24,098.45 = 11,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.67/24,098.45 = 11,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.67x = 24,098.45 × 11,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.67x = 269,244,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,244,455.47/17,456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.59

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