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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.98, 24,170.67 and 11,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.98, 24,170.67 and 11,227.35 is: 15,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.98 : 24,170.67 = 11,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.98/24,170.67 = 11,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.98x = 24,170.67 × 11,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.98x = 271,372,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,372,515.69/17,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.74

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