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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.37, 24,103.16 and 11,413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.37, 24,103.16 and 11,413.49 is: 15,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.37 : 24,103.16 = 11,413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.37/24,103.16 = 11,413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.37x = 24,103.16 × 11,413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.37x = 275,100,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,100,998.05/17,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.93

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