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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.54, 24,262.17 and 11,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.54, 24,262.17 and 11,210.68 is: 15,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.54 : 24,262.17 = 11,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.54/24,262.17 = 11,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.54x = 24,262.17 × 11,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.54x = 271,995,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,995,423.98/17,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.79

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