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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.69, 24,314.75 and 11,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.69, 24,314.75 and 11,348.29 is: 15,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.69 : 24,314.75 = 11,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.69/24,314.75 = 11,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.69x = 24,314.75 × 11,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.69x = 275,930,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,930,834.28/17,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.15

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