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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.62, 24,284.52 and 11,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.62, 24,284.52 and 11,228.10 is: 15,482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.62 : 24,284.52 = 11,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.62/24,284.52 = 11,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.62x = 24,284.52 × 11,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.62x = 272,669,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,669,019.01/17,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,482.34

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