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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.37, 24,211.22 and 11,174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.37, 24,211.22 and 11,174.31 is: 15,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.37 : 24,211.22 = 11,174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.37/24,211.22 = 11,174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.37x = 24,211.22 × 11,174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.37x = 270,543,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,543,621.89/17,549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.14

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