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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.20, 24,274.26 and 11,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.20, 24,274.26 and 11,305.50 is: 15,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.20 : 24,274.26 = 11,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.20/24,274.26 = 11,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.20x = 24,274.26 × 11,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.20x = 274,432,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,432,646.43/17,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.47

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