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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.68, 24,336.56 and 11,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.68, 24,336.56 and 11,349.20 is: 15,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.68 : 24,336.56 = 11,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.68/24,336.56 = 11,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.68x = 24,336.56 × 11,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.68x = 276,200,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,200,486.75/17,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.68

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