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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.08, 24,170.84 and 11,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.08, 24,170.84 and 11,227.48 is: 15,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.08 : 24,170.84 = 11,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.08/24,170.84 = 11,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.08x = 24,170.84 × 11,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.08x = 271,377,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,377,622.68/17,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.94

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