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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.68, 24,098.89 and 11,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.68, 24,098.89 and 11,089.33 is: 15,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.68 : 24,098.89 = 11,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.68/24,098.89 = 11,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.68x = 24,098.89 × 11,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.68x = 267,240,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,240,543.84/17,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.15

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