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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.08, 24,321.89 and 11,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.08, 24,321.89 and 11,344.10 is: 15,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.08 : 24,321.89 = 11,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.08/24,321.89 = 11,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.08x = 24,321.89 × 11,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.08x = 275,909,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,909,859.10/17,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.73

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