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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.79, 24,338.46 and 11,657.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.79, 24,338.46 and 11,657.09 is: 16,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.79 : 24,338.46 = 11,657.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.79/24,338.46 = 11,657.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.79x = 24,338.46 × 11,657.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.79x = 283,715,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,715,618.68/17,635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.49

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