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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.22, 24,198.39 and 11,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.22, 24,198.39 and 11,253.66 is: 15,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.22 : 24,198.39 = 11,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.22/24,198.39 = 11,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.22x = 24,198.39 × 11,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.22x = 272,320,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,320,453.61/17,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.87

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