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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.81, 24,300.59 and 11,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.81, 24,300.59 and 11,235.38 is: 15,506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.81 : 24,300.59 = 11,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.81/24,300.59 = 11,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.81x = 24,300.59 × 11,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.81x = 273,026,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,026,306.70/17,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.86

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