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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.86, 24,320.38 and 11,652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.86, 24,320.38 and 11,652.64 is: 16,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.86 : 24,320.38 = 11,652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.86/24,320.38 = 11,652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.86x = 24,320.38 × 11,652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.86x = 283,396,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,396,632.80/17,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.58

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