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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.89, 24,363.69 and 11,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.89, 24,363.69 and 11,363.25 is: 15,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.89 : 24,363.69 = 11,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.89/24,363.69 = 11,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.89x = 24,363.69 × 11,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.89x = 276,850,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,850,700.39/17,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.80

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