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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.34, 24,312.15 and 11,249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.34, 24,312.15 and 11,249.17 is: 15,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.34 : 24,312.15 = 11,249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.34/24,312.15 = 11,249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.34x = 24,312.15 × 11,249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.34x = 273,491,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,491,508.42/17,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.59

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