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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.97, 24,166.53 and 11,224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.97, 24,166.53 and 11,224.35 is: 15,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.97 : 24,166.53 = 11,224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.97/24,166.53 = 11,224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.97x = 24,166.53 × 11,224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.97x = 271,253,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,253,414.05/17,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.60

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