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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.01, 24,244.65 and 11,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.01, 24,244.65 and 11,611.08 is: 16,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.01 : 24,244.65 = 11,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.01/24,244.65 = 11,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.01x = 24,244.65 × 11,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.01x = 281,506,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,506,570.72/17,567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.73

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