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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.36, 24,172.10 and 11,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.36, 24,172.10 and 11,553.38 is: 15,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.36 : 24,172.10 = 11,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.36/24,172.10 = 11,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.36x = 24,172.10 × 11,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.36x = 279,269,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,269,278.07/17,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.52

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