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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.45, 24,255.86 and 11,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.45, 24,255.86 and 11,618.38 is: 16,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.45 : 24,255.86 = 11,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.45/24,255.86 = 11,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.45x = 24,255.86 × 11,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.45x = 281,813,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,813,619.34/17,569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.98

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