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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.88, 24,148.53 and 11,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.88, 24,148.53 and 11,214.90 is: 15,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.88 : 24,148.53 = 11,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.88/24,148.53 = 11,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.88x = 24,148.53 × 11,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.88x = 270,823,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,823,349.10/17,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.61

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