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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.58, 24,314.76 and 11,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.58, 24,314.76 and 11,639.76 is: 16,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.58 : 24,314.76 = 11,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.58/24,314.76 = 11,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.58x = 24,314.76 × 11,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.58x = 283,017,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,017,970.86/17,618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.61

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