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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.98, 24,247.65 and 11,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.98, 24,247.65 and 11,282.38 is: 15,580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.98 : 24,247.65 = 11,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.98/24,247.65 = 11,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.98x = 24,247.65 × 11,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.98x = 273,571,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,571,201.41/17,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.13

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