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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.38, 24,545.84 and 11,417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.38, 24,545.84 and 11,417.42 is: 15,752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.38 : 24,545.84 = 11,417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.38/24,545.84 = 11,417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.38x = 24,545.84 × 11,417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.38x = 280,250,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,250,168.81/17,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.02

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