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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.64, 24,190.87 and 11,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.64, 24,190.87 and 11,242 is: 15,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.64 : 24,190.87 = 11,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.64/24,190.87 = 11,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.64x = 24,190.87 × 11,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.64x = 271,953,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,953,760.54/17,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.94

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