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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.69, 24,164.52 and 11,133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.69, 24,164.52 and 11,133.05 is: 15,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.69 : 24,164.52 = 11,133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.69/24,164.52 = 11,133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.69x = 24,164.52 × 11,133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.69x = 269,024,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,024,809.39/17,507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.09

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