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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.06, 24,182.21 and 11,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.06, 24,182.21 and 11,160.65 is: 15,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.06 : 24,182.21 = 11,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.06/24,182.21 = 11,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.06x = 24,182.21 × 11,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.06x = 269,889,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,889,270.39/17,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.17

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