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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.96, 24,412.26 and 11,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.96, 24,412.26 and 11,410.36 is: 15,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.96 : 24,412.26 = 11,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.96/24,412.26 = 11,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.96x = 24,412.26 × 11,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.96x = 278,552,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,552,675.01/17,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.03

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