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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.06, 24,184.98 and 11,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.06, 24,184.98 and 11,162.66 is: 15,395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.06 : 24,184.98 = 11,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.06/24,184.98 = 11,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.06x = 24,184.98 × 11,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.06x = 269,968,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,968,708.85/17,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.94

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