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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.70, 24,283.22 and 11,549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.70, 24,283.22 and 11,549.56 is: 15,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.70 : 24,283.22 = 11,549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.70/24,283.22 = 11,549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.70x = 24,283.22 × 11,549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.70x = 280,460,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,460,506.38/17,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.15

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