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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.90, 24,159.10 and 11,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.90, 24,159.10 and 11,132.12 is: 15,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.90 : 24,159.10 = 11,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.90/24,159.10 = 11,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.90x = 24,159.10 × 11,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.90x = 268,941,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,941,879.50/17,504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.81

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