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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.88, 24,265.98 and 11,300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.88, 24,265.98 and 11,300.92 is: 15,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.88 : 24,265.98 = 11,300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.88/24,265.98 = 11,300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.88x = 24,265.98 × 11,300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.88x = 274,227,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,227,898.70/17,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.74

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