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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.66, 24,161.95 and 11,221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.66, 24,161.95 and 11,221.03 is: 15,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.66 : 24,161.95 = 11,221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.66/24,161.95 = 11,221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.66x = 24,161.95 × 11,221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.66x = 271,121,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,121,946.92/17,508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.02

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