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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.21, 24,323.91 and 11,646.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.21, 24,323.91 and 11,646.39 is: 16,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.21 : 24,323.91 = 11,646.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.21/24,323.91 = 11,646.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.21x = 24,323.91 × 11,646.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.21x = 283,285,742.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,285,742.18/17,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.76

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