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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.90, 24,185.34 and 11,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.90, 24,185.34 and 11,151.14 is: 15,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.90 : 24,185.34 = 11,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.90/24,185.34 = 11,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.90x = 24,185.34 × 11,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.90x = 269,693,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,693,991.36/17,523.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,390.07

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