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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.57, 24,588.53 and 11,450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.57, 24,588.53 and 11,450.02 is: 15,794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.57 : 24,588.53 = 11,450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.57/24,588.53 = 11,450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.57x = 24,588.53 × 11,450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.57x = 281,538,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,538,980.08/17,825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,794.11

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