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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.67, 24,161.55 and 11,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.67, 24,161.55 and 11,230.71 is: 15,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.67 : 24,161.55 = 11,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.67/24,161.55 = 11,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.67x = 24,161.55 × 11,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.67x = 271,351,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,351,361.20/17,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.00

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