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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.63, 24,591.49 and 11,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.63, 24,591.49 and 11,450.16 is: 15,796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.63 : 24,591.49 = 11,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.63/24,591.49 = 11,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.63x = 24,591.49 × 11,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.63x = 281,576,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,576,466.51/17,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,796.16

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