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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.75, 24,164.84 and 11,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.75, 24,164.84 and 11,223.13 is: 15,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.75 : 24,164.84 = 11,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.75/24,164.84 = 11,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.75x = 24,164.84 × 11,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.75x = 271,205,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,205,140.75/17,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,487.92

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