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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.76, 24,315.48 and 11,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.76, 24,315.48 and 11,565.36 is: 15,977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.76 : 24,315.48 = 11,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.76/24,315.48 = 11,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.76x = 24,315.48 × 11,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.76x = 281,217,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,217,279.77/17,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.56

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