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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.88, 24,363.68 and 11,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.88, 24,363.68 and 11,363.26 is: 15,684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.88 : 24,363.68 = 11,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.88/24,363.68 = 11,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.88x = 24,363.68 × 11,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.88x = 276,850,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,850,830.40/17,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.82

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