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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.88, 24,198.36 and 11,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.88, 24,198.36 and 11,251.92 is: 15,533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.88 : 24,198.36 = 11,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.88/24,198.36 = 11,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.88x = 24,198.36 × 11,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.88x = 272,278,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,278,010.85/17,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,533.11

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