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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.28, 24,354.52 and 11,668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.28, 24,354.52 and 11,668.58 is: 16,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.28 : 24,354.52 = 11,668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.28/24,354.52 = 11,668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.28x = 24,354.52 × 11,668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.28x = 284,182,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,182,514.04/17,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,103.48

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