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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.65, 24,157.37 and 11,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.65, 24,157.37 and 11,130.86 is: 15,362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.65 : 24,157.37 = 11,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.65/24,157.37 = 11,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.65x = 24,157.37 × 11,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.65x = 268,892,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,892,391.66/17,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.08

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