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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.21, 24,329.43 and 11,650.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.21, 24,329.43 and 11,650.39 is: 16,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.21 : 24,329.43 = 11,650.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.21/24,329.43 = 11,650.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.21x = 24,329.43 × 11,650.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.21x = 283,447,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,447,347.98/17,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.28

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