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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.98, 24,229.62 and 11,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.98, 24,229.62 and 11,269.29 is: 15,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.98 : 24,229.62 = 11,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.98/24,229.62 = 11,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.98x = 24,229.62 × 11,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.98x = 273,050,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,050,614.37/17,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.00

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