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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.45, 24,542.48 and 11,410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.45, 24,542.48 and 11,410.94 is: 15,740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.45 : 24,542.48 = 11,410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.45/24,542.48 = 11,410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.45x = 24,542.48 × 11,410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.45x = 280,052,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,052,721.79/17,791.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.86

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