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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.49, 24,190.71 and 11,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.49, 24,190.71 and 11,147.43 is: 15,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.49 : 24,190.71 = 11,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.49/24,190.71 = 11,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.49x = 24,190.71 × 11,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.49x = 269,664,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,664,069.68/17,527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.21

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