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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.79, 24,329.70 and 11,349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.79, 24,329.70 and 11,349.81 is: 15,659.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.79 : 24,329.70 = 11,349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.79/24,329.70 = 11,349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.79x = 24,329.70 × 11,349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.79x = 276,137,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,137,472.36/17,633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.56

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