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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.96, 24,271.74 and 11,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.96, 24,271.74 and 11,629.86 is: 16,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.96 : 24,271.74 = 11,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.96/24,271.74 = 11,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.96x = 24,271.74 × 11,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.96x = 282,276,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,276,938.16/17,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,055.83

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