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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.96, 24,356.88 and 11,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.96, 24,356.88 and 11,370.98 is: 15,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.96 : 24,356.88 = 11,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.96/24,356.88 = 11,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.96x = 24,356.88 × 11,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.96x = 276,961,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,961,595.34/17,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.47

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