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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.93, 24,290.38 and 11,636.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.93, 24,290.38 and 11,636.70 is: 16,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.93 : 24,290.38 = 11,636.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.93/24,290.38 = 11,636.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.93x = 24,290.38 × 11,636.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.93x = 282,659,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,659,864.95/17,596.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.02

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