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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.89, 24,064.85 and 11,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.89, 24,064.85 and 11,624.33 is: 16,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.89 : 24,064.85 = 11,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.89/24,064.85 = 11,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.89x = 24,064.85 × 11,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.89x = 279,737,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,737,847.02/17,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,036.44

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