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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.44, 24,327.84 and 11,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.44, 24,327.84 and 11,259.94 is: 15,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.44 : 24,327.84 = 11,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.44/24,327.84 = 11,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.44x = 24,327.84 × 11,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.44x = 273,930,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,930,018.73/17,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.98

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