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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.36, 24,148.98 and 11,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.36, 24,148.98 and 11,223.24 is: 15,485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.36 : 24,148.98 = 11,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.36/24,148.98 = 11,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.36x = 24,148.98 × 11,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.36x = 271,029,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,029,798.30/17,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.33

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