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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.56, 24,132.30 and 11,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.56, 24,132.30 and 11,104.25 is: 15,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.56 : 24,132.30 = 11,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.56/24,132.30 = 11,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.56x = 24,132.30 × 11,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.56x = 267,971,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,971,092.28/17,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.05

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