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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.37, 24,567.84 and 11,345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.37, 24,567.84 and 11,345.67 is: 15,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.37 : 24,567.84 = 11,345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.37/24,567.84 = 11,345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.37x = 24,567.84 × 11,345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.37x = 278,738,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,738,605.25/17,801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.27

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