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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.79, 24,183.72 and 11,561.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.79, 24,183.72 and 11,561.81 is: 15,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.79 : 24,183.72 = 11,561.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.79/24,183.72 = 11,561.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.79x = 24,183.72 × 11,561.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.79x = 279,607,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,607,636.19/17,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.15

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