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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.28, 24,267.02 and 11,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.28, 24,267.02 and 11,304.30 is: 15,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.28 : 24,267.02 = 11,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.28/24,267.02 = 11,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.28x = 24,267.02 × 11,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.28x = 274,321,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,321,617.66/17,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.84

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