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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.43, 24,288.31 and 11,635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.43, 24,288.31 and 11,635.19 is: 16,060.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.43 : 24,288.31 = 11,635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.43/24,288.31 = 11,635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.43x = 24,288.31 × 11,635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.43x = 282,599,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,599,156.99/17,595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.94

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