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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.49, 24,571.02 and 11,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.49, 24,571.02 and 11,435.22 is: 15,778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.49 : 24,571.02 = 11,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.49/24,571.02 = 11,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.49x = 24,571.02 × 11,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.49x = 280,975,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,975,019.32/17,807.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,778.47

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