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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.08, 24,332.22 and 11,330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.08, 24,332.22 and 11,330.52 is: 15,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.08 : 24,332.22 = 11,330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.08/24,332.22 = 11,330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.08x = 24,332.22 × 11,330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.08x = 275,696,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,696,705.35/17,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,638.75

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