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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.04, 24,562.60 and 11,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.04, 24,562.60 and 11,519.44 is: 15,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.04 : 24,562.60 = 11,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.04/24,562.60 = 11,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.04x = 24,562.60 × 11,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.04x = 282,947,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947,396.94/17,805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.42

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