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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.88, 24,184.24 and 11,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.88, 24,184.24 and 11,473.71 is: 15,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.88 : 24,184.24 = 11,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.88/24,184.24 = 11,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.88x = 24,184.24 × 11,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.88x = 277,482,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,482,956.33/17,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.34

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