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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.19, 24,206.36 and 11,163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.19, 24,206.36 and 11,163.98 is: 15,409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.19 : 24,206.36 = 11,163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.19/24,206.36 = 11,163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.19x = 24,206.36 × 11,163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.19x = 270,239,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,239,142.06/17,537.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.49

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