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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,648.20, 24,341.88 and 11,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,648.20, 24,341.88 and 11,354.50 is: 15,661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,648.20 : 24,341.88 = 11,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,648.20/24,341.88 = 11,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,648.20x = 24,341.88 × 11,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,648.20x = 276,389,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,389,876.46/17,648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.08

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