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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.10, 24,368.20 and 11,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.10, 24,368.20 and 11,292.36 is: 15,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.10 : 24,368.20 = 11,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.10/24,368.20 = 11,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.10x = 24,368.20 × 11,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.10x = 275,174,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,174,486.95/17,660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.71

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