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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.67, 24,310.38 and 11,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.67, 24,310.38 and 11,248.74 is: 15,510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.67 : 24,310.38 = 11,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.67/24,310.38 = 11,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.67x = 24,310.38 × 11,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.67x = 273,461,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,461,143.92/17,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.54

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