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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,489.86, 24,131.73 and 11,210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,489.86, 24,131.73 and 11,210.74 is: 15,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,489.86 : 24,131.73 = 11,210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,489.86/24,131.73 = 11,210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,489.86x = 24,131.73 × 11,210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,489.86x = 270,534,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,534,550.78/17,489.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.08

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