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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.54, 24,563.29 and 11,519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.54, 24,563.29 and 11,519.94 is: 15,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.54 : 24,563.29 = 11,519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.54/24,563.29 = 11,519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.54x = 24,563.29 × 11,519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.54x = 282,967,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,967,627.00/17,805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.11

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