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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.07, 24,320.78 and 11,352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.07, 24,320.78 and 11,352.67 is: 15,668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.07 : 24,320.78 = 11,352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.07/24,320.78 = 11,352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.07x = 24,320.78 × 11,352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.07x = 276,105,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,105,789.48/17,622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,668.18

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