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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.83, 24,219.54 and 11,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.83, 24,219.54 and 11,097.93 is: 15,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.83 : 24,219.54 = 11,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.83/24,219.54 = 11,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.83x = 24,219.54 × 11,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.83x = 268,786,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,786,759.55/17,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.51

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