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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.44, 24,270.94 and 11,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.44, 24,270.94 and 11,546.04 is: 15,929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.44 : 24,270.94 = 11,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.44/24,270.94 = 11,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.44x = 24,270.94 × 11,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.44x = 280,233,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,233,244.08/17,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.19

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