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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.65, 24,755.35 and 11,570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.65, 24,755.35 and 11,570.87 is: 15,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.65 : 24,755.35 = 11,570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.65/24,755.35 = 11,570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.65x = 24,755.35 × 11,570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.65x = 286,440,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,440,936.65/17,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.69

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