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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.30, 24,207.39 and 11,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.30, 24,207.39 and 11,586.24 is: 15,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.30 : 24,207.39 = 11,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.30/24,207.39 = 11,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.30x = 24,207.39 × 11,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.30x = 280,472,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,472,630.31/17,547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.81

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