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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.26, 24,150.12 and 11,122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.26, 24,150.12 and 11,122.61 is: 15,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.26 : 24,150.12 = 11,122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.26/24,150.12 = 11,122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.26x = 24,150.12 × 11,122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.26x = 268,612,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,612,245.46/17,497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.67

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