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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.59, 24,332.91 and 11,331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.59, 24,332.91 and 11,331.03 is: 15,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.59 : 24,332.91 = 11,331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.59/24,332.91 = 11,331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.59x = 24,332.91 × 11,331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.59x = 275,716,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,716,933.20/17,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.44

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