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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.32, 24,251.55 and 11,615.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.32, 24,251.55 and 11,615.25 is: 16,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.32 : 24,251.55 = 11,615.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.32/24,251.55 = 11,615.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.32x = 24,251.55 × 11,615.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.32x = 281,687,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,687,816.14/17,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.68

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