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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.67, 24,103.98 and 11,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.67, 24,103.98 and 11,176.69 is: 15,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.67 : 24,103.98 = 11,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.67/24,103.98 = 11,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.67x = 24,103.98 × 11,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.67x = 269,402,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,402,712.23/17,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.12

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