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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.68, 24,227.91 and 11,186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.68, 24,227.91 and 11,186.01 is: 15,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.68 : 24,227.91 = 11,186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.68/24,227.91 = 11,186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.68x = 24,227.91 × 11,186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.68x = 271,013,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,013,643.54/17,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.78

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