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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.46, 24,191.13 and 11,156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.46, 24,191.13 and 11,156.38 is: 15,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.46 : 24,191.13 = 11,156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.46/24,191.13 = 11,156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.46x = 24,191.13 × 11,156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.46x = 269,885,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,885,438.91/17,523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.38

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