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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.59, 24,313.87 and 11,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.59, 24,313.87 and 11,250.42 is: 15,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.59 : 24,313.87 = 11,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.59/24,313.87 = 11,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.59x = 24,313.87 × 11,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.59x = 273,541,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,541,249.33/17,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.31

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