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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.73, 24,259.73 and 11,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.73, 24,259.73 and 11,291.13 is: 15,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.73 : 24,259.73 = 11,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.73/24,259.73 = 11,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.73x = 24,259.73 × 11,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.73x = 273,919,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,919,708.74/17,567.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.21

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