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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.96, 24,427.44 and 11,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.96, 24,427.44 and 11,421.36 is: 15,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.96 : 24,427.44 = 11,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.96/24,427.44 = 11,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.96x = 24,427.44 × 11,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.96x = 278,994,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,994,586.12/17,706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,756.21

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