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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.07, 24,234.37 and 11,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.07, 24,234.37 and 11,191.53 is: 15,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.07 : 24,234.37 = 11,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.07/24,234.37 = 11,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.07x = 24,234.37 × 11,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.07x = 271,219,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,219,637.62/17,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.97

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