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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,836.23, 24,591.60 and 11,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,836.23, 24,591.60 and 11,451.54 is: 15,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,836.23 : 24,591.60 = 11,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,836.23/24,591.60 = 11,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,836.23x = 24,591.60 × 11,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,836.23x = 281,611,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,611,691.06/17,836.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.75

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