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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.21, 24,325.29 and 11,647.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.21, 24,325.29 and 11,647.39 is: 16,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.21 : 24,325.29 = 11,647.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.21/24,325.29 = 11,647.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.21x = 24,325.29 × 11,647.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.21x = 283,326,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,326,139.49/17,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,074.14

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