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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.28, 24,095.84 and 11,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.28, 24,095.84 and 11,724.14 is: 16,175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.28 : 24,095.84 = 11,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.28/24,095.84 = 11,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.28x = 24,095.84 × 11,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.28x = 282,502,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,502,822.48/17,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.11

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