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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.26, 24,268.43 and 11,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.26, 24,268.43 and 11,216.15 is: 15,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.26 : 24,268.43 = 11,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.26/24,268.43 = 11,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.26x = 24,268.43 × 11,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.26x = 272,198,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,198,295.06/17,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.50

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