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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.89, 24,217.44 and 11,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.89, 24,217.44 and 11,176.22 is: 15,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.89 : 24,217.44 = 11,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.89/24,217.44 = 11,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.89x = 24,217.44 × 11,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.89x = 270,659,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,659,437.28/17,546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.92

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