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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.85, 24,316.98 and 11,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.85, 24,316.98 and 11,252.68 is: 15,524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.85 : 24,316.98 = 11,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.85/24,316.98 = 11,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.85x = 24,316.98 × 11,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.85x = 273,631,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,631,194.51/17,625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.43

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