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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.36, 24,354.35 and 11,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.36, 24,354.35 and 11,679.84 is: 16,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.36 : 24,354.35 = 11,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.36/24,354.35 = 11,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.36x = 24,354.35 × 11,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.36x = 284,454,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,454,911.30/17,650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,116.10

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