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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.95, 24,319.42 and 11,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.95, 24,319.42 and 11,643.13 is: 16,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.95 : 24,319.42 = 11,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.95/24,319.42 = 11,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.95x = 24,319.42 × 11,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.95x = 283,154,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,154,110.37/17,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,068.26

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