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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.36, 24,280.32 and 11,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.36, 24,280.32 and 11,315.20 is: 15,610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.36 : 24,280.32 = 11,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.36/24,280.32 = 11,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.36x = 24,280.32 × 11,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.36x = 274,736,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,736,676.86/17,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.61

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