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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.24, 17,327.24 and 11,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.24, 17,327.24 and 11,570.06 is: 17,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.24 : 17,327.24 = 11,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.24/17,327.24 = 11,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.24x = 17,327.24 × 11,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.24x = 200,477,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,477,206.43/11,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.25

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