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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.12, 24,347.79 and 11,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.12, 24,347.79 and 11,674.80 is: 16,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.12 : 24,347.79 = 11,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.12/24,347.79 = 11,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.12x = 24,347.79 × 11,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.12x = 284,255,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,255,578.69/17,635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,118.72

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