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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.19, 24,163.83 and 11,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.19, 24,163.83 and 11,132.55 is: 15,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.19 : 24,163.83 = 11,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.19/24,163.83 = 11,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.19x = 24,163.83 × 11,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.19x = 269,005,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,005,045.67/17,507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.40

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