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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.54, 24,250.23 and 11,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.54, 24,250.23 and 11,605.50 is: 16,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.54 : 24,250.23 = 11,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.54/24,250.23 = 11,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.54x = 24,250.23 × 11,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.54x = 281,436,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,436,044.27/17,568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.32

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