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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.71, 24,323.22 and 11,645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.71, 24,323.22 and 11,645.89 is: 16,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.71 : 24,323.22 = 11,645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.71/24,323.22 = 11,645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.71x = 24,323.22 × 11,645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.71x = 283,265,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,265,544.57/17,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.07

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