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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.34, 24,309.39 and 11,247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.34, 24,309.39 and 11,247.17 is: 15,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.34 : 24,309.39 = 11,247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.34/24,309.39 = 11,247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.34x = 24,309.39 × 11,247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.34x = 273,411,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,411,902.70/17,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.84

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