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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.54, 24,255.26 and 11,205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.54, 24,255.26 and 11,205.68 is: 15,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.54 : 24,255.26 = 11,205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.54/24,255.26 = 11,205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.54x = 24,255.26 × 11,205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.54x = 271,796,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,796,681.88/17,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.89

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