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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.71, 24,321.84 and 11,644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.71, 24,321.84 and 11,644.89 is: 16,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.71 : 24,321.84 = 11,644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.71/24,321.84 = 11,644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.71x = 24,321.84 × 11,644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.71x = 283,225,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,225,151.40/17,623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.69

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