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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.35, 24,210.62 and 11,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.35, 24,210.62 and 11,087.44 is: 15,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.35 : 24,210.62 = 11,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.35/24,210.62 = 11,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.35x = 24,210.62 × 11,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.35x = 268,433,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,433,784.59/17,544.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,300.30

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