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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.16, 24,211.21 and 11,264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.16, 24,211.21 and 11,264.47 is: 15,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.16 : 24,211.21 = 11,264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.16/24,211.21 = 11,264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.16x = 24,211.21 × 11,264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.16x = 272,726,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,726,327.65/17,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.80

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