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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.40, 24,364.35 and 11,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.40, 24,364.35 and 11,675.70 is: 16,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.40 : 24,364.35 = 11,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.40/24,364.35 = 11,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.40x = 24,364.35 × 11,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.40x = 284,470,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,470,841.30/17,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,113.31

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