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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544, 24,221.52 and 11,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544, 24,221.52 and 11,267.44 is: 15,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544 : 24,221.52 = 11,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544/24,221.52 = 11,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544x = 24,221.52 × 11,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544x = 272,914,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,914,523.31/17,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,556.00

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