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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.07, 24,329.76 and 11,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.07, 24,329.76 and 11,261.90 is: 15,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.07 : 24,329.76 = 11,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.07/24,329.76 = 11,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.07x = 24,329.76 × 11,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.07x = 273,999,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,999,324.14/17,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.18

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