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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.96, 24,262.23 and 11,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.96, 24,262.23 and 11,219.50 is: 15,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.96 : 24,262.23 = 11,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.96/24,262.23 = 11,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.96x = 24,262.23 × 11,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.96x = 272,210,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,210,089.49/17,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.43

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