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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,579.76, 24,286.44 and 11,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,579.76, 24,286.44 and 11,544.32 is: 15,948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,579.76 : 24,286.44 = 11,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,579.76/24,286.44 = 11,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,579.76x = 24,286.44 × 11,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,579.76x = 280,370,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,370,435.02/17,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.48

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