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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.05, 24,188.21 and 11,865.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.05, 24,188.21 and 11,865.01 is: 16,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.05 : 24,188.21 = 11,865.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.05/24,188.21 = 11,865.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.05x = 24,188.21 × 11,865.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.05x = 286,993,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,993,353.53/17,522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,378.98

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