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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.38, 23,778.68 and 11,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.38, 23,778.68 and 11,588.76 is: 15,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.38 : 23,778.68 = 11,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.38/23,778.68 = 11,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.38x = 23,778.68 × 11,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.38x = 275,565,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,565,357.69/17,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.56

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