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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.77, 24,196.73 and 11,479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.77, 24,196.73 and 11,479.35 is: 15,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.77 : 24,196.73 = 11,479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.77/24,196.73 = 11,479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.77x = 24,196.73 × 11,479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.77x = 277,762,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,762,732.53/17,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.77

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