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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.41, 24,306.30 and 11,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.41, 24,306.30 and 11,644.90 is: 16,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.41 : 24,306.30 = 11,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.41/24,306.30 = 11,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.41x = 24,306.30 × 11,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.41x = 283,044,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,044,372.10/17,615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,068.00

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