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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.13, 24,307.97 and 11,647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.13, 24,307.97 and 11,647.62 is: 16,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.13 : 24,307.97 = 11,647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.13/24,307.97 = 11,647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.13x = 24,307.97 × 11,647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.13x = 283,129,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,129,939.29/17,618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.37

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