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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.48, 24,135.60 and 11,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.48, 24,135.60 and 11,111.12 is: 15,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.48 : 24,135.60 = 11,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.48/24,135.60 = 11,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.48x = 24,135.60 × 11,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.48x = 268,173,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,173,547.87/17,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.05

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