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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.62, 24,189.48 and 11,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.62, 24,189.48 and 11,158.56 is: 15,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.62 : 24,189.48 = 11,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.62/24,189.48 = 11,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.62x = 24,189.48 × 11,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.62x = 269,919,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,919,763.95/17,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.41

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