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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.89, 24,474.38 and 11,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.89, 24,474.38 and 11,458.20 is: 15,812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.89 : 24,474.38 = 11,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.89/24,474.38 = 11,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.89x = 24,474.38 × 11,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.89x = 280,432,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,432,283.63/17,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.46

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