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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.73, 24,327.34 and 11,649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.73, 24,327.34 and 11,649.02 is: 16,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.73 : 24,327.34 = 11,649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.73/24,327.34 = 11,649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.73x = 24,327.34 × 11,649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.73x = 283,389,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,389,519.45/17,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.35

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