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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.06, 24,462.27 and 11,449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.06, 24,462.27 and 11,449.37 is: 15,800.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.06 : 24,462.27 = 11,449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.06/24,462.27 = 11,449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.06x = 24,462.27 × 11,449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.06x = 280,077,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,077,641.43/17,726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.33

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