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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.79, 24,288.59 and 10,888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.79, 24,288.59 and 10,888.91 is: 15,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.79 : 24,288.59 = 10,888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.79/24,288.59 = 10,888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.79x = 24,288.59 × 10,888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.79x = 264,476,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,476,270.54/17,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.24

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