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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.34, 24,310.77 and 11,248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.34, 24,310.77 and 11,248.17 is: 15,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.34 : 24,310.77 = 11,248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.34/24,310.77 = 11,248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.34x = 24,310.77 × 11,248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.34x = 273,451,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,451,552.24/17,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.21

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