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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530, 24,191.44 and 11,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530, 24,191.44 and 11,250.88 is: 15,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530 : 24,191.44 = 11,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530/24,191.44 = 11,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530x = 24,191.44 × 11,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530x = 272,174,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,174,988.47/17,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.24

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