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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.54, 24,248.85 and 11,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.54, 24,248.85 and 11,604.50 is: 16,017.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.54 : 24,248.85 = 11,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.54/24,248.85 = 11,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.54x = 24,248.85 × 11,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.54x = 281,395,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,395,779.83/17,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,017.94

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