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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.64, 24,361.86 and 11,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.64, 24,361.86 and 11,673.94 is: 16,110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.64 : 24,361.86 = 11,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.64/24,361.86 = 11,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.64x = 24,361.86 × 11,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.64x = 284,398,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,398,891.93/17,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.84

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