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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.55, 24,245.49 and 11,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.55, 24,245.49 and 11,606.37 is: 16,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.55 : 24,245.49 = 11,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.55/24,245.49 = 11,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.55x = 24,245.49 × 11,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.55x = 281,402,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,402,127.77/17,582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.63

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