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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.84, 24,341.54 and 11,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.84, 24,341.54 and 11,337.28 is: 15,648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.84 : 24,341.54 = 11,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.84/24,341.54 = 11,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.84x = 24,341.54 × 11,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.84x = 275,966,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,966,854.61/17,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,648.07

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