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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.69, 24,186.35 and 11,563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.69, 24,186.35 and 11,563.71 is: 15,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.69 : 24,186.35 = 11,563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.69/24,186.35 = 11,563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.69x = 24,186.35 × 11,563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.69x = 279,683,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,683,892.67/17,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.78

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