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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.11, 24,169.44 and 11,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.11, 24,169.44 and 11,226.48 is: 15,492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.11 : 24,169.44 = 11,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.11/24,169.44 = 11,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.11x = 24,169.44 × 11,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.11x = 271,337,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,337,734.77/17,514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.53

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