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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.67, 24,102.60 and 11,175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.67, 24,102.60 and 11,175.69 is: 15,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.67 : 24,102.60 = 11,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.67/24,102.60 = 11,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.67x = 24,102.60 × 11,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.67x = 269,363,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,363,185.79/17,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.74

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