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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.10, 24,123.81 and 11,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.10, 24,123.81 and 11,191.06 is: 15,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.10 : 24,123.81 = 11,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.10/24,123.81 = 11,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.10x = 24,123.81 × 11,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.10x = 269,971,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,971,005.14/17,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.90

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