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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.70, 24,284.61 and 11,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.70, 24,284.61 and 11,313 is: 15,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.70 : 24,284.61 = 11,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.70/24,284.61 = 11,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.70x = 24,284.61 × 11,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.70x = 274,731,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,731,792.93/17,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.82

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