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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.03, 24,356.78 and 11,279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.03, 24,356.78 and 11,279.32 is: 15,570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.03 : 24,356.78 = 11,279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.03/24,356.78 = 11,279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.03x = 24,356.78 × 11,279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.03x = 274,727,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,727,915.79/17,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.59

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