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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.70, 24,317.69 and 11,641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.70, 24,317.69 and 11,641.89 is: 16,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.70 : 24,317.69 = 11,641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.70/24,317.69 = 11,641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.70x = 24,317.69 × 11,641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.70x = 283,103,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,103,813.82/17,620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.55

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