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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.57, 24,333.48 and 11,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.57, 24,333.48 and 11,263.98 is: 15,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.57 : 24,333.48 = 11,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.57/24,333.48 = 11,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.57x = 24,333.48 × 11,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.57x = 274,091,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,091,832.05/17,631.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.51

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