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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.11, 24,243.44 and 11,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.11, 24,243.44 and 11,294.19 is: 15,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.11 : 24,243.44 = 11,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.11/24,243.44 = 11,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.11x = 24,243.44 × 11,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.11x = 273,809,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,809,961.14/17,584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.44

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