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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.25, 24,152.36 and 11,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.25, 24,152.36 and 11,130.44 is: 15,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.25 : 24,152.36 = 11,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.25/24,152.36 = 11,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.25x = 24,152.36 × 11,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.25x = 268,826,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,826,217.42/17,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.14

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