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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.88, 24,359.54 and 11,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.88, 24,359.54 and 11,360.25 is: 15,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.88 : 24,359.54 = 11,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.88/24,359.54 = 11,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.88x = 24,359.54 × 11,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.88x = 276,730,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,730,407.48/17,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.66

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