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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.93, 24,249.78 and 11,930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.93, 24,249.78 and 11,930.49 is: 16,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.93 : 24,249.78 = 11,930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.93/24,249.78 = 11,930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.93x = 24,249.78 × 11,930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.93x = 289,311,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,311,757.79/17,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,470.05

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