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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.04, 24,085.44 and 11,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.04, 24,085.44 and 11,177.76 is: 15,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.04 : 24,085.44 = 11,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.04/24,085.44 = 11,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.04x = 24,085.44 × 11,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.04x = 269,221,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,221,267.81/17,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.16

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