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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,489.36, 24,131.04 and 11,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,489.36, 24,131.04 and 11,210.24 is: 15,467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,489.36 : 24,131.04 = 11,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,489.36/24,131.04 = 11,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,489.36x = 24,131.04 × 11,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,489.36x = 270,514,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,514,749.85/17,489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.39

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