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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.18, 24,298.65 and 11,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.18, 24,298.65 and 11,321.70 is: 15,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.18 : 24,298.65 = 11,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.18/24,298.65 = 11,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.18x = 24,298.65 × 11,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.18x = 275,102,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,102,025.71/17,610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.76

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