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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.88, 24,170.54 and 11,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.88, 24,170.54 and 11,227.25 is: 15,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.88 : 24,170.54 = 11,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.88/24,170.54 = 11,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.88x = 24,170.54 × 11,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.88x = 271,368,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,368,695.22/17,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.61

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