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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.84, 24,166.35 and 11,224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.84, 24,166.35 and 11,224.22 is: 15,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.84 : 24,166.35 = 11,224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.84/24,166.35 = 11,224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.84x = 24,166.35 × 11,224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.84x = 271,248,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,248,308.17/17,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.42

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