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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.27, 24,598.89 and 11,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.27, 24,598.89 and 11,548.58 is: 15,937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.27 : 24,598.89 = 11,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.27/24,598.89 = 11,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.27x = 24,598.89 × 11,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.27x = 284,082,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,082,126.08/17,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,937.05

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