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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.71, 24,325.98 and 11,647.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.71, 24,325.98 and 11,647.89 is: 16,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.71 : 24,325.98 = 11,647.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.71/24,325.98 = 11,647.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.71x = 24,325.98 × 11,647.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.71x = 283,346,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,346,339.18/17,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,074.83

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