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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.20, 24,307.32 and 11,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.20, 24,307.32 and 11,329.56 is: 15,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.20 : 24,307.32 = 11,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.20/24,307.32 = 11,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.20x = 24,307.32 × 11,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.20x = 275,391,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,391,240.38/17,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.63

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