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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.95, 24,320.80 and 11,644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.95, 24,320.80 and 11,644.13 is: 16,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.95 : 24,320.80 = 11,644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.95/24,320.80 = 11,644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.95x = 24,320.80 × 11,644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.95x = 283,194,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,194,556.90/17,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,069.65

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