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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.53, 24,316.88 and 11,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.53, 24,316.88 and 11,251.98 is: 15,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.53 : 24,316.88 = 11,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.53/24,316.88 = 11,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.53x = 24,316.88 × 11,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.53x = 273,612,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,612,991.16/17,619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.97

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