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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.18, 24,265.54 and 11,216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.18, 24,265.54 and 11,216.22 is: 15,465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.18 : 24,265.54 = 11,216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.18/24,265.54 = 11,216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.18x = 24,265.54 × 11,216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.18x = 272,167,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,167,635.06/17,598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.67

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