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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.13, 24,169.50 and 11,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.13, 24,169.50 and 11,226.52 is: 15,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.13 : 24,169.50 = 11,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.13/24,169.50 = 11,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.13x = 24,169.50 × 11,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.13x = 271,339,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,339,198.16/17,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.59

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