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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.99, 24,194.16 and 11,149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.99, 24,194.16 and 11,149.93 is: 15,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.99 : 24,194.16 = 11,149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.99/24,194.16 = 11,149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.99x = 24,194.16 × 11,149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.99x = 269,763,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,763,190.41/17,529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.67

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