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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.01, 24,066.84 and 11,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.01, 24,066.84 and 11,792.98 is: 16,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.01 : 24,066.84 = 11,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.01/24,066.84 = 11,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.01x = 24,066.84 × 11,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.01x = 283,819,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,819,762.78/17,460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.42

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