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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.09, 24,588.77 and 11,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.09, 24,588.77 and 11,452.64 is: 15,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.09 : 24,588.77 = 11,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.09/24,588.77 = 11,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.09x = 24,588.77 × 11,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.09x = 281,606,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,606,150.65/17,825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.31

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