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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.63, 24,163.29 and 11,222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.63, 24,163.29 and 11,222.41 is: 15,486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.63 : 24,163.29 = 11,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.63/24,163.29 = 11,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.63x = 24,163.29 × 11,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.63x = 271,170,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,170,347.33/17,509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.93

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