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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.61, 24,367.52 and 11,291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.61, 24,367.52 and 11,291.85 is: 15,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.61 : 24,367.52 = 11,291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.61/24,367.52 = 11,291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.61x = 24,367.52 × 11,291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.61x = 275,154,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,154,324.25/17,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.00

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