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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.67, 24,254.06 and 11,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.67, 24,254.06 and 11,204.80 is: 15,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.67 : 24,254.06 = 11,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.67/24,254.06 = 11,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.67x = 24,254.06 × 11,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.67x = 271,761,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,761,774.83/17,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.67

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