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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.06, 24,206.28 and 11,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.06, 24,206.28 and 11,571.20 is: 15,977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.06 : 24,206.28 = 11,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.06/24,206.28 = 11,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.06x = 24,206.28 × 11,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.06x = 280,095,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,095,707.14/17,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.11

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