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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.05, 24,663.53 and 11,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.05, 24,663.53 and 11,501.67 is: 15,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.05 : 24,663.53 = 11,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.05/24,663.53 = 11,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.05x = 24,663.53 × 11,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.05x = 283,671,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,671,811.85/17,864.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,879.48

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