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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.74, 24,189.67 and 11,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.74, 24,189.67 and 11,146.68 is: 15,384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.74 : 24,189.67 = 11,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.74/24,189.67 = 11,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.74x = 24,189.67 × 11,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.74x = 269,634,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,634,417.71/17,526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.18

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