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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.10, 24,365.44 and 11,290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.10, 24,365.44 and 11,290.35 is: 15,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.10 : 24,365.44 = 11,290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.10/24,365.44 = 11,290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.10x = 24,365.44 × 11,290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.10x = 275,094,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,094,450.99/17,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.94

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