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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.29, 24,319.35 and 11,342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.29, 24,319.35 and 11,342.31 is: 15,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.29 : 24,319.35 = 11,342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.29/24,319.35 = 11,342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.29x = 24,319.35 × 11,342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.29x = 275,837,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,837,606.70/17,626.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.22

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