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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.52, 24,168.64 and 11,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.52, 24,168.64 and 11,225.88 is: 15,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.52 : 24,168.64 = 11,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.52/24,168.64 = 11,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.52x = 24,168.64 × 11,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.52x = 271,314,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,314,252.40/17,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.70

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