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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.47, 24,253.98 and 11,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.47, 24,253.98 and 11,595.76 is: 16,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.47 : 24,253.98 = 11,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.47/24,253.98 = 11,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.47x = 24,253.98 × 11,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.47x = 281,243,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,243,292.23/17,574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.95

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