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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.38, 24,333.60 and 11,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.38, 24,333.60 and 11,262.34 is: 15,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.38 : 24,333.60 = 11,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.38/24,333.60 = 11,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.38x = 24,333.60 × 11,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.38x = 274,053,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,053,276.62/17,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.02

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