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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.96, 24,605.46 and 11,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.96, 24,605.46 and 11,550.36 is: 15,934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.96 : 24,605.46 = 11,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.96/24,605.46 = 11,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.96x = 24,605.46 × 11,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.96x = 284,201,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,201,920.97/17,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.21

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