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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.60, 24,161.43 and 11,133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.60, 24,161.43 and 11,133.79 is: 15,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.60 : 24,161.43 = 11,133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.60/24,161.43 = 11,133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.60x = 24,161.43 × 11,133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.60x = 269,008,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,008,287.72/17,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.11

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