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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,643.53, 24,349.34 and 11,664.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,643.53, 24,349.34 and 11,664.83 is: 16,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,643.53 : 24,349.34 = 11,664.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,643.53/24,349.34 = 11,664.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,643.53x = 24,349.34 × 11,664.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,643.53x = 284,030,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,030,819.13/17,643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.30

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