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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.78, 24,344.82 and 11,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.78, 24,344.82 and 11,272.23 is: 15,556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.78 : 24,344.82 = 11,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.78/24,344.82 = 11,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.78x = 24,344.82 × 11,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.78x = 274,420,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,420,410.35/17,639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,556.91

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