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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.65, 24,753.97 and 11,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.65, 24,753.97 and 11,569.87 is: 15,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.65 : 24,753.97 = 11,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.65/24,753.97 = 11,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.65x = 24,753.97 × 11,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.65x = 286,400,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,400,260.29/17,945.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.31

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