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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,471.93, 24,114.68 and 11,105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,471.93, 24,114.68 and 11,105.94 is: 15,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,471.93 : 24,114.68 = 11,105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,471.93/24,114.68 = 11,105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,471.93x = 24,114.68 × 11,105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,471.93x = 267,816,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,816,216.96/17,471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,328.37

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