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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.66, 24,211.90 and 11,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.66, 24,211.90 and 11,264.97 is: 15,548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.66 : 24,211.90 = 11,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.66/24,211.90 = 11,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.66x = 24,211.90 × 11,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.66x = 272,746,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,746,327.14/17,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.49

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