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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.52, 24,325.62 and 11,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.52, 24,325.62 and 11,670.92 is: 16,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.52 : 24,325.62 = 11,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.52/24,325.62 = 11,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.52x = 24,325.62 × 11,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.52x = 283,902,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,902,364.97/17,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.07

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