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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.22, 24,168 and 11,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.22, 24,168 and 11,135.52 is: 15,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.22 : 24,168 = 11,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.22/24,168 = 11,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.22x = 24,168 × 11,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.22x = 269,123,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,123,247.36/17,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.50

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