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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.07, 24,314.58 and 11,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.07, 24,314.58 and 11,250.90 is: 15,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.07 : 24,314.58 = 11,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.07/24,314.58 = 11,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.07x = 24,314.58 × 11,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.07x = 273,560,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,560,908.12/17,624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.01

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