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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.39, 24,544.97 and 11,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.39, 24,544.97 and 11,417.72 is: 15,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.39 : 24,544.97 = 11,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.39/24,544.97 = 11,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.39x = 24,544.97 × 11,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.39x = 280,247,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,247,594.87/17,802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,742.13

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