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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.12, 24,282.72 and 11,636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.12, 24,282.72 and 11,636.28 is: 16,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.12 : 24,282.72 = 11,636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.12/24,282.72 = 11,636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.12x = 24,282.72 × 11,636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.12x = 282,560,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,560,529.08/17,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.55

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