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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.30, 24,151.99 and 11,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.30, 24,151.99 and 11,126.78 is: 15,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.30 : 24,151.99 = 11,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.30/24,151.99 = 11,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.30x = 24,151.99 × 11,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.30x = 268,733,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,733,758.53/17,495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.34

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