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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.04, 24,256.44 and 11,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.04, 24,256.44 and 11,610 is: 16,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.04 : 24,256.44 = 11,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.04/24,256.44 = 11,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.04x = 24,256.44 × 11,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.04x = 281,617,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,617,268.40/17,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,025.53

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