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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.04, 24,249.54 and 11,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.04, 24,249.54 and 11,605 is: 16,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.04 : 24,249.54 = 11,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.04/24,249.54 = 11,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.04x = 24,249.54 × 11,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.04x = 281,415,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,415,911.70/17,568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,018.63

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