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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.76, 24,289.18 and 11,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.76, 24,289.18 and 11,546.34 is: 15,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.76 : 24,289.18 = 11,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.76/24,289.18 = 11,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.76x = 24,289.18 × 11,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.76x = 280,451,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,451,130.60/17,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,951.25

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