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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.23, 24,329.41 and 11,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.23, 24,329.41 and 11,650.52 is: 16,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.23 : 24,329.41 = 11,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.23/24,329.41 = 11,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.23x = 24,329.41 × 11,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.23x = 283,450,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,450,277.79/17,629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.43

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