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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.72, 24,298.20 and 11,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.72, 24,298.20 and 11,336.32 is: 15,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.72 : 24,298.20 = 11,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.72/24,298.20 = 11,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.72x = 24,298.20 × 11,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.72x = 275,452,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,452,170.62/17,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.61

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