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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.47, 24,234.92 and 11,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.47, 24,234.92 and 11,191.92 is: 15,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.47 : 24,234.92 = 11,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.47/24,234.92 = 11,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.47x = 24,234.92 × 11,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.47x = 271,235,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,235,285.85/17,566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.51

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