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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.64, 24,278.40 and 11,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.64, 24,278.40 and 11,313.60 is: 15,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.64 : 24,278.40 = 11,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.64/24,278.40 = 11,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.64x = 24,278.40 × 11,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.64x = 274,676,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,676,106.24/17,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.13

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