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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.17, 24,238.65 and 11,194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.17, 24,238.65 and 11,194.62 is: 15,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.17 : 24,238.65 = 11,194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.17/24,238.65 = 11,194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.17x = 24,238.65 × 11,194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.17x = 271,342,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,342,476.06/17,569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.24

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