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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.53, 24,348.99 and 11,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.53, 24,348.99 and 11,691.73 is: 16,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.53 : 24,348.99 = 11,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.53/24,348.99 = 11,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.53x = 24,348.99 × 11,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.53x = 284,681,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,681,816.85/17,633.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.35

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