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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.29, 24,337.77 and 11,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.29, 24,337.77 and 11,656.59 is: 16,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.29 : 24,337.77 = 11,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.29/24,337.77 = 11,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.29x = 24,337.77 × 11,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.29x = 283,695,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,695,406.40/17,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.80

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