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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.29, 24,317.13 and 11,651.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.29, 24,317.13 and 11,651.77 is: 16,077.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.29 : 24,317.13 = 11,651.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.29/24,317.13 = 11,651.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.29x = 24,317.13 × 11,651.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.29x = 283,337,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,337,605.82/17,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,077.45

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