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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.75, 24,317.62 and 11,334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.75, 24,317.62 and 11,334.13 is: 15,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.75 : 24,317.62 = 11,334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.75/24,317.62 = 11,334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.75x = 24,317.62 × 11,334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.75x = 275,618,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,618,977.24/17,621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.84

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