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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.73, 24,234.89 and 11,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.73, 24,234.89 and 11,273.13 is: 15,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.73 : 24,234.89 = 11,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.73/24,234.89 = 11,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.73x = 24,234.89 × 11,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.73x = 273,203,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,203,009.14/17,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.36

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