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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.59, 24,167.39 and 11,224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.59, 24,167.39 and 11,224.97 is: 15,490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.59 : 24,167.39 = 11,224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.59/24,167.39 = 11,224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.59x = 24,167.39 × 11,224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.59x = 271,278,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,278,141.39/17,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.46

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