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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.82, 24,249.48 and 11,613.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.82, 24,249.48 and 11,613.75 is: 16,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.82 : 24,249.48 = 11,613.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.82/24,249.48 = 11,613.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.82x = 24,249.48 × 11,613.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.82x = 281,627,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,627,263.86/17,564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.60

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