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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608.68, 24,296.58 and 11,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,608.68, 24,296.58 and 11,320.20 is: 15,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,608.68 : 24,296.58 = 11,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,608.68/24,296.58 = 11,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,608.68x = 24,296.58 × 11,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,608.68x = 275,042,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,042,144.92/17,608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.69

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