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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.68, 24,160.38 and 11,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.68, 24,160.38 and 11,130.04 is: 15,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.68 : 24,160.38 = 11,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.68/24,160.38 = 11,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.68x = 24,160.38 × 11,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.68x = 268,905,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,905,995.82/17,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.95

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