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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.07, 24,331.41 and 11,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.07, 24,331.41 and 11,262.48 is: 15,543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.07 : 24,331.41 = 11,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.07/24,331.41 = 11,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.07x = 24,331.41 × 11,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.07x = 274,032,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,032,018.50/17,630.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.44

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