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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.67, 24,313 and 11,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.67, 24,313 and 11,667.26 is: 16,090.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.67 : 24,313 = 11,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.67/24,313 = 11,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.67x = 24,313 × 11,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.67x = 283,666,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,666,092.38/17,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.27

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