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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.84, 24,230.40 and 11,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.84, 24,230.40 and 11,899.88 is: 16,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.84 : 24,230.40 = 11,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.84/24,230.40 = 11,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.84x = 24,230.40 × 11,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.84x = 288,338,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,338,852.35/17,564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,415.68

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