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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.44, 24,219.98 and 11,510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.44, 24,219.98 and 11,510.47 is: 15,873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.44 : 24,219.98 = 11,510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.44/24,219.98 = 11,510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.44x = 24,219.98 × 11,510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.44x = 278,783,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,783,353.19/17,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.84

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