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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.30, 24,293.62 and 11,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.30, 24,293.62 and 11,633.52 is: 16,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.30 : 24,293.62 = 11,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.30/24,293.62 = 11,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.30x = 24,293.62 × 11,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.30x = 282,620,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,620,419.79/17,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,056.79

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