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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.98, 24,237.99 and 11,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.98, 24,237.99 and 11,275.38 is: 15,570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.98 : 24,237.99 = 11,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.98/24,237.99 = 11,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.98x = 24,237.99 × 11,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.98x = 273,292,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,292,547.69/17,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.47

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