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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.22, 24,119.40 and 11,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.22, 24,119.40 and 11,094.86 is: 15,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.22 : 24,119.40 = 11,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.22/24,119.40 = 11,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.22x = 24,119.40 × 11,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.22x = 267,601,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,601,397.19/17,466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,321.08

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