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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.72, 24,284.40 and 11,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.72, 24,284.40 and 11,326.32 is: 15,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.72 : 24,284.40 = 11,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.72/24,284.40 = 11,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.72x = 24,284.40 × 11,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.72x = 275,052,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,052,885.41/17,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.81

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