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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.80, 24,807.34 and 11,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.80, 24,807.34 and 11,595.54 is: 16,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.80 : 24,807.34 = 11,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.80/24,807.34 = 11,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.80x = 24,807.34 × 11,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.80x = 287,654,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,654,503.26/17,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.23

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