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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.72, 24,296.82 and 11,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.72, 24,296.82 and 11,335.32 is: 15,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.72 : 24,296.82 = 11,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.72/24,296.82 = 11,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.72x = 24,296.82 × 11,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.72x = 275,412,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,412,229.68/17,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.23

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