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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.88, 24,190.08 and 11,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.88, 24,190.08 and 11,245.92 is: 15,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.88 : 24,190.08 = 11,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.88/24,190.08 = 11,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.88x = 24,190.08 × 11,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.88x = 272,039,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,039,704.47/17,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.83

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