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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.50, 24,212.79 and 11,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.50, 24,212.79 and 11,587.14 is: 15,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.50 : 24,212.79 = 11,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.50/24,212.79 = 11,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.50x = 24,212.79 × 11,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.50x = 280,556,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,556,987.52/17,545.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.25

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