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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.67, 24,311.63 and 11,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.67, 24,311.63 and 11,666.26 is: 16,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.67 : 24,311.63 = 11,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.67/24,311.63 = 11,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.67x = 24,311.63 × 11,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.67x = 283,625,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,625,616.71/17,628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,088.89

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