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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.13, 24,362.64 and 11,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.13, 24,362.64 and 11,362.50 is: 15,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.13 : 24,362.64 = 11,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.13/24,362.64 = 11,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.13x = 24,362.64 × 11,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.13x = 276,820,497
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,820,497/17,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.77

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