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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.01, 24,266.70 and 11,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.01, 24,266.70 and 11,214.90 is: 15,471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.01 : 24,266.70 = 11,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.01/24,266.70 = 11,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.01x = 24,266.70 × 11,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.01x = 272,148,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,148,613.83/17,590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.78

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