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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.62, 24,091.09 and 11,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.62, 24,091.09 and 11,408.26 is: 15,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.62 : 24,091.09 = 11,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.62/24,091.09 = 11,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.62x = 24,091.09 × 11,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.62x = 274,837,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,837,374.83/17,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.32

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