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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.61, 24,327.60 and 11,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.61, 24,327.60 and 11,969.80 is: 16,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.61 : 24,327.60 = 11,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.61/24,327.60 = 11,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.61x = 24,327.60 × 11,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.61x = 291,196,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,196,506.48/17,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.22

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