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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.59, 24,184.85 and 17,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.59, 24,184.85 and 17,507.13 is: 24,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.59 : 24,184.85 = 17,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.59/24,184.85 = 17,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.59x = 24,184.85 × 17,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.59x = 423,407,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,407,225.44/17,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,111.22

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