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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.10, 24,217.18 and 11,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.10, 24,217.18 and 11,092.20 is: 15,306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.10 : 24,217.18 = 11,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.10/24,217.18 = 11,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.10x = 24,217.18 × 11,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.10x = 268,621,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,621,804.00/17,549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.87

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