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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.21, 24,328.25 and 11,327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.21, 24,328.25 and 11,327.65 is: 15,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.21 : 24,328.25 = 11,327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.21/24,328.25 = 11,327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.21x = 24,328.25 × 11,327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.21x = 275,581,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,581,826.13/17,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.78

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