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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.10, 24,244.83 and 11,522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.10, 24,244.83 and 11,522.43 is: 15,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.10 : 24,244.83 = 11,522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.10/24,244.83 = 11,522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.10x = 24,244.83 × 11,522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.10x = 279,359,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,359,356.54/17,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.42

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