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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.26, 17,327.24 and 11,570.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.26, 17,327.24 and 11,570.05 is: 17,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.26 : 17,327.24 = 11,570.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.26/17,327.24 = 11,570.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.26x = 17,327.24 × 11,570.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.26x = 200,477,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,477,033.16/11,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.21

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