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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.62, 24,214.28 and 11,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.62, 24,214.28 and 11,176.52 is: 15,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.62 : 24,214.28 = 11,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.62/24,214.28 = 11,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.62x = 24,214.28 × 11,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.62x = 270,631,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,631,207.75/17,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.16

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