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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.56, 24,289.67 and 11,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.56, 24,289.67 and 11,230.52 is: 15,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.56 : 24,289.67 = 11,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.56/24,289.67 = 11,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.56x = 24,289.67 × 11,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.56x = 272,785,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,785,531.36/17,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.09

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