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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.19, 24,294.74 and 11,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.19, 24,294.74 and 11,333.79 is: 15,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.19 : 24,294.74 = 11,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.19/24,294.74 = 11,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.19x = 24,294.74 × 11,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.19x = 275,351,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,351,424.60/17,603.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.13

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