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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.59, 24,275.84 and 11,925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.59, 24,275.84 and 11,925.15 is: 16,459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.59 : 24,275.84 = 11,925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.59/24,275.84 = 11,925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.59x = 24,275.84 × 11,925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.59x = 289,493,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,493,033.38/17,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.14

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