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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.67, 24,159.12 and 11,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.67, 24,159.12 and 11,536.40 is: 15,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.67 : 24,159.12 = 11,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.67/24,159.12 = 11,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.67x = 24,159.12 × 11,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.67x = 278,709,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,709,271.97/17,503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,922.90

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