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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.54, 24,228.77 and 11,599.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.54, 24,228.77 and 11,599.61 is: 16,008.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.54 : 24,228.77 = 11,599.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.54/24,228.77 = 11,599.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.54x = 24,228.77 × 11,599.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.54x = 281,044,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,044,168.89/17,555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.86

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