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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.66, 24,263.39 and 11,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.66, 24,263.39 and 11,301.68 is: 15,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.66 : 24,263.39 = 11,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.66/24,263.39 = 11,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.66x = 24,263.39 × 11,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.66x = 274,216,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,216,891.67/17,585.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.21

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