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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.52, 24,322.86 and 11,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.52, 24,322.86 and 11,668.92 is: 16,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.52 : 24,322.86 = 11,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.52/24,322.86 = 11,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.52x = 24,322.86 × 11,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.52x = 283,821,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,821,507.51/17,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.31

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