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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.73, 24,206.30 and 11,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.73, 24,206.30 and 11,486.28 is: 15,868.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.73 : 24,206.30 = 11,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.73/24,206.30 = 11,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.73x = 24,206.30 × 11,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.73x = 278,040,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,040,282.13/17,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.32

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