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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.69, 24,327.93 and 11,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.69, 24,327.93 and 11,343 is: 15,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.69 : 24,327.93 = 11,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.69/24,327.93 = 11,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.69x = 24,327.93 × 11,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.69x = 275,951,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,951,653.28/17,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.55

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