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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.55, 24,348.44 and 11,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.55, 24,348.44 and 11,276.32 is: 15,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.55 : 24,348.44 = 11,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.55/24,348.44 = 11,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.55x = 24,348.44 × 11,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.55x = 274,560,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,560,636.19/17,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.59

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