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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.54, 24,326.59 and 11,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.54, 24,326.59 and 11,492.02 is: 15,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.54 : 24,326.59 = 11,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.54/24,326.59 = 11,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.54x = 24,326.59 × 11,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.54x = 279,561,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,561,644.73/17,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.76

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