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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.30, 24,234.12 and 11,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.30, 24,234.12 and 11,598.12 is: 15,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.30 : 24,234.12 = 11,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.30/24,234.12 = 11,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.30x = 24,234.12 × 11,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.30x = 281,070,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,070,231.85/17,574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.25

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