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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,817.76, 24,588.91 and 11,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,817.76, 24,588.91 and 11,541.06 is: 15,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,817.76 : 24,588.91 = 11,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,817.76/24,588.91 = 11,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,817.76x = 24,588.91 × 11,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,817.76x = 283,782,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,782,085.64/17,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.92

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