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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.22, 24,306.02 and 11,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.22, 24,306.02 and 11,643.70 is: 16,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.22 : 24,306.02 = 11,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.22/24,306.02 = 11,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.22x = 24,306.02 × 11,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.22x = 283,011,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,011,886.09/17,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.33

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