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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.94, 24,251.03 and 11,614.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.94, 24,251.03 and 11,614.87 is: 16,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.94 : 24,251.03 = 11,614.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.94/24,251.03 = 11,614.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.94x = 24,251.03 × 11,614.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.94x = 281,672,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,672,576.61/17,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.15

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