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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.64, 24,279.78 and 11,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.64, 24,279.78 and 11,314.60 is: 15,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.64 : 24,279.78 = 11,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.64/24,279.78 = 11,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.64x = 24,279.78 × 11,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.64x = 274,715,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,715,998.79/17,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.51

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