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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.58, 24,329.78 and 11,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.58, 24,329.78 and 11,676.36 is: 16,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.58 : 24,329.78 = 11,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.58/24,329.78 = 11,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.58x = 24,329.78 × 11,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.58x = 284,083,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,083,270.00/17,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,104.88

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