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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.54, 24,566.13 and 11,521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.54, 24,566.13 and 11,521.94 is: 15,894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.54 : 24,566.13 = 11,521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.54/24,566.13 = 11,521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.54x = 24,566.13 × 11,521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.54x = 283,049,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,049,475.89/17,807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,894.92

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