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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.92, 24,102.93 and 11,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.92, 24,102.93 and 11,175.94 is: 15,428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.92 : 24,102.93 = 11,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.92/24,102.93 = 11,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.92x = 24,102.93 × 11,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.92x = 269,372,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,372,899.50/17,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.07

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