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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.65, 24,715.62 and 11,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.65, 24,715.62 and 11,530.68 is: 15,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.65 : 24,715.62 = 11,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.65/24,715.62 = 11,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.65x = 24,715.62 × 11,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.65x = 284,987,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,987,905.22/17,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,919.65

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