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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.60, 24,162.81 and 11,134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.60, 24,162.81 and 11,134.79 is: 15,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.60 : 24,162.81 = 11,134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.60/24,162.81 = 11,134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.60x = 24,162.81 × 11,134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.60x = 269,047,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,047,815.16/17,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.49

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