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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.80, 24,293.68 and 11,230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.80, 24,293.68 and 11,230.37 is: 15,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.80 : 24,293.68 = 11,230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.80/24,293.68 = 11,230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.80x = 24,293.68 × 11,230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.80x = 272,826,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,826,971.69/17,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.95

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