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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.36, 24,159.99 and 11,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.36, 24,159.99 and 11,231.24 is: 15,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.36 : 24,159.99 = 11,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.36/24,159.99 = 11,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.36x = 24,159.99 × 11,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.36x = 271,346,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346,646.09/17,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.35

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