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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.67, 24,302.12 and 11,242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.67, 24,302.12 and 11,242.73 is: 15,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.67 : 24,302.12 = 11,242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.67/24,302.12 = 11,242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.67x = 24,302.12 × 11,242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.67x = 273,221,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,221,995.86/17,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.25

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