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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.51, 24,573.71 and 11,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.51, 24,573.71 and 11,085.20 is: 15,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.51 : 24,573.71 = 11,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.51/24,573.71 = 11,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.51x = 24,573.71 × 11,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.51x = 272,404,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,404,490.09/17,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,300.61

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