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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.26, 24,563.34 and 11,420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.26, 24,563.34 and 11,420.58 is: 15,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.26 : 24,563.34 = 11,420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.26/24,563.34 = 11,420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.26x = 24,563.34 × 11,420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.26x = 280,527,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,527,589.54/17,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,767.72

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