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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.93, 24,226.18 and 11,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.93, 24,226.18 and 11,514.97 is: 15,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.93 : 24,226.18 = 11,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.93/24,226.18 = 11,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.93x = 24,226.18 × 11,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.93x = 278,963,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,963,735.91/17,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,880.05

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