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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.96, 24,333.43 and 11,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.96, 24,333.43 and 11,331.40 is: 15,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.96 : 24,333.43 = 11,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.96/24,333.43 = 11,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.96x = 24,333.43 × 11,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.96x = 275,731,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,731,828.70/17,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.96

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