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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.26, 24,193.25 and 11,476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.26, 24,193.25 and 11,476.83 is: 15,855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.26 : 24,193.25 = 11,476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.26/24,193.25 = 11,476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.26x = 24,193.25 × 11,476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.26x = 277,661,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,661,817.40/17,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.28

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