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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.36, 24,090.86 and 11,493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.36, 24,090.86 and 11,493.58 is: 15,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.36 : 24,090.86 = 11,493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.36/24,090.86 = 11,493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.36x = 24,090.86 × 11,493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.36x = 276,890,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,890,226.68/17,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.05

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