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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.52, 24,369.48 and 11,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.52, 24,369.48 and 11,688.08 is: 16,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.52 : 24,369.48 = 11,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.52/24,369.48 = 11,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.52x = 24,369.48 × 11,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.52x = 284,832,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,832,431.80/17,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.60

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