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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.84, 24,336.02 and 11,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.84, 24,336.02 and 11,333.28 is: 15,642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.84 : 24,336.02 = 11,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.84/24,336.02 = 11,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.84x = 24,336.02 × 11,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.84x = 275,806,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,806,872.08/17,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.55

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