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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.21, 24,276.33 and 11,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.21, 24,276.33 and 11,229.75 is: 15,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.21 : 24,276.33 = 11,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.21/24,276.33 = 11,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.21x = 24,276.33 × 11,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.21x = 272,617,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,617,116.82/17,601.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.54

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