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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.70, 24,167.28 and 11,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.70, 24,167.28 and 11,135.06 is: 15,368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.70 : 24,167.28 = 11,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.70/24,167.28 = 11,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.70x = 24,167.28 × 11,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.70x = 269,104,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,104,112.84/17,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.86

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