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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.76, 24,267.74 and 11,215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.76, 24,267.74 and 11,215.65 is: 15,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.76 : 24,267.74 = 11,215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.76/24,267.74 = 11,215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.76x = 24,267.74 × 11,215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.76x = 272,178,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,178,422.05/17,590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.81

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