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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.19, 24,159.69 and 11,129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.19, 24,159.69 and 11,129.55 is: 15,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.19 : 24,159.69 = 11,129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.19/24,159.69 = 11,129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.19x = 24,159.69 × 11,129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.19x = 268,886,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,886,477.84/17,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.26

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