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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.70, 24,287.17 and 11,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.70, 24,287.17 and 11,228.72 is: 15,500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.70 : 24,287.17 = 11,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.70/24,287.17 = 11,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.70x = 24,287.17 × 11,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.70x = 272,713,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,713,682.01/17,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.65

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