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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.28, 24,164.72 and 11,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.28, 24,164.72 and 11,137.32 is: 15,375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.28 : 24,164.72 = 11,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.28/24,164.72 = 11,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.28x = 24,164.72 × 11,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.28x = 269,130,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,130,219.35/17,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.11

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