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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.88, 24,366.44 and 11,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.88, 24,366.44 and 11,365.26 is: 15,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.88 : 24,366.44 = 11,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.88/24,366.44 = 11,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.88x = 24,366.44 × 11,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.88x = 276,930,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,930,925.87/17,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.58

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