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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.22, 24,169.38 and 11,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.22, 24,169.38 and 11,136.52 is: 15,370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.22 : 24,169.38 = 11,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.22/24,169.38 = 11,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.22x = 24,169.38 × 11,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.22x = 269,162,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,162,783.76/17,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.88

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