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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.72, 24,165.92 and 11,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.72, 24,165.92 and 11,134.08 is: 15,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.72 : 24,165.92 = 11,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.72/24,165.92 = 11,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.72x = 24,165.92 × 11,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.72x = 269,065,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,065,286.55/17,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.50

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