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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.40, 24,307.59 and 11,649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.40, 24,307.59 and 11,649.22 is: 16,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.40 : 24,307.59 = 11,649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.40/24,307.59 = 11,649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.40x = 24,307.59 × 11,649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.40x = 283,164,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,164,446.50/17,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.30

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