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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.13, 24,568.74 and 11,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.13, 24,568.74 and 11,526.44 is: 15,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.13 : 24,568.74 = 11,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.13/24,568.74 = 11,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.13x = 24,568.74 × 11,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.13x = 283,189,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,189,984.64/17,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.76

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