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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.66, 24,210.52 and 11,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.66, 24,210.52 and 11,263.97 is: 15,547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.66 : 24,210.52 = 11,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.66/24,210.52 = 11,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.66x = 24,210.52 × 11,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.66x = 272,706,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,706,421.75/17,540.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.11

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