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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.05, 24,210.21 and 11,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.05, 24,210.21 and 11,087.14 is: 15,299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.05 : 24,210.21 = 11,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.05/24,210.21 = 11,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.05x = 24,210.21 × 11,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.05x = 268,421,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,421,947.07/17,544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.88

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