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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.64, 24,185.36 and 11,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.64, 24,185.36 and 11,238 is: 15,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.64 : 24,185.36 = 11,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.64/24,185.36 = 11,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.64x = 24,185.36 × 11,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.64x = 271,795,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,795,075.68/17,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.43

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