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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.08, 24,332.52 and 11,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.08, 24,332.52 and 11,263.90 is: 15,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.08 : 24,332.52 = 11,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.08/24,332.52 = 11,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.08x = 24,332.52 × 11,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.08x = 274,079,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,079,072.03/17,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.93

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