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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.65, 24,230.48 and 11,515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.65, 24,230.48 and 11,515.34 is: 15,886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.65 : 24,230.48 = 11,515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.65/24,230.48 = 11,515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.65x = 24,230.48 × 11,515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.65x = 279,022,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,022,218.56/17,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.35

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