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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.21, 24,319.77 and 11,643.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.21, 24,319.77 and 11,643.39 is: 16,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.21 : 24,319.77 = 11,643.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.21/24,319.77 = 11,643.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.21x = 24,319.77 × 11,643.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.21x = 283,164,566.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,164,566.82/17,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,068.62

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