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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.17, 24,308.33 and 11,247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.17, 24,308.33 and 11,247.23 is: 15,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.17 : 24,308.33 = 11,247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.17/24,308.33 = 11,247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.17x = 24,308.33 × 11,247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.17x = 273,401,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,401,200.65/17,629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.46

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