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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.07, 24,289.50 and 11,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.07, 24,289.50 and 11,566.80 is: 15,964.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.07 : 24,289.50 = 11,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.07/24,289.50 = 11,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.07x = 24,289.50 × 11,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.07x = 280,951,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,951,831.98/17,599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,964.01

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