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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531, 24,192.82 and 11,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531, 24,192.82 and 11,251.88 is: 15,527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531 : 24,192.82 = 11,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531/24,192.82 = 11,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531x = 24,192.82 × 11,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531x = 272,214,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,214,707.50/17,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.62

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