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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.40, 24,321.57 and 11,644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.40, 24,321.57 and 11,644.70 is: 16,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.40 : 24,321.57 = 11,644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.40/24,321.57 = 11,644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.40x = 24,321.57 × 11,644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.40x = 283,217,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,217,386.18/17,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.53

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