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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.95, 24,256.55 and 11,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.95, 24,256.55 and 11,618.88 is: 16,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.95 : 24,256.55 = 11,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.95/24,256.55 = 11,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.95x = 24,256.55 × 11,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.95x = 281,833,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,833,943.66/17,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,040.68

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