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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.98, 24,228.24 and 11,268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.98, 24,228.24 and 11,268.29 is: 15,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.98 : 24,228.24 = 11,268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.98/24,228.24 = 11,268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.98x = 24,228.24 × 11,268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.98x = 273,010,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,010,834.51/17,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.62

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