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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.19, 24,328.62 and 11,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.19, 24,328.62 and 11,343.50 is: 15,662.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.19 : 24,328.62 = 11,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.19/24,328.62 = 11,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.19x = 24,328.62 × 11,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.19x = 275,971,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,971,700.97/17,620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.24

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