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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.41, 24,116.46 and 11,193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.41, 24,116.46 and 11,193.95 is: 15,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.41 : 24,116.46 = 11,193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.41/24,116.46 = 11,193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.41x = 24,116.46 × 11,193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.41x = 269,958,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,958,447.42/17,484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.95

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