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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.53, 24,347.61 and 11,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.53, 24,347.61 and 11,690.73 is: 16,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.53 : 24,347.61 = 11,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.53/24,347.61 = 11,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.53x = 24,347.61 × 11,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.53x = 284,641,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,641,334.66/17,632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.97

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