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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.16, 24,262.70 and 11,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.16, 24,262.70 and 11,301.18 is: 15,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.16 : 24,262.70 = 11,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.16/24,262.70 = 11,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.16x = 24,262.70 × 11,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.16x = 274,197,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,197,139.99/17,585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.53

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