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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.99, 24,192.78 and 11,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.99, 24,192.78 and 11,148.93 is: 15,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.99 : 24,192.78 = 11,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.99/24,192.78 = 11,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.99x = 24,192.78 × 11,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.99x = 269,723,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,723,610.73/17,528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.29

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