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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.08, 24,283.98 and 11,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.08, 24,283.98 and 11,626 is: 16,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.08 : 24,283.98 = 11,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.08/24,283.98 = 11,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.08x = 24,283.98 × 11,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.08x = 282,325,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,325,551.48/17,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,046.62

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