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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.55, 24,292.44 and 11,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.55, 24,292.44 and 11,243.52 is: 15,507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.55 : 24,292.44 = 11,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.55/24,292.44 = 11,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.55x = 24,292.44 × 11,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.55x = 273,132,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,132,534.99/17,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.84

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