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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.74, 24,126.33 and 11,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.74, 24,126.33 and 11,205.70 is: 15,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.74 : 24,126.33 = 11,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.74/24,126.33 = 11,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.74x = 24,126.33 × 11,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.74x = 270,352,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,352,416.08/17,492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.12

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