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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.95, 24,274.08 and 11,610.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.95, 24,274.08 and 11,610.27 is: 16,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.95 : 24,274.08 = 11,610.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.95/24,274.08 = 11,610.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.95x = 24,274.08 × 11,610.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.95x = 281,828,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,828,622.80/17,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.05

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