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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.82, 24,266.22 and 11,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.82, 24,266.22 and 11,209.64 is: 15,470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.82 : 24,266.22 = 11,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.82/24,266.22 = 11,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.82x = 24,266.22 × 11,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.82x = 272,015,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,015,658.07/17,582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.53

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