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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.84, 24,591.09 and 11,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.84, 24,591.09 and 11,451.15 is: 15,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.84 : 24,591.09 = 11,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.84/24,591.09 = 11,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.84x = 24,591.09 × 11,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.84x = 281,596,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,596,260.25/17,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.23

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