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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.36, 24,383.38 and 11,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.36, 24,383.38 and 11,698.14 is: 16,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.36 : 24,383.38 = 11,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.36/24,383.38 = 11,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.36x = 24,383.38 × 11,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.36x = 285,240,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,240,192.91/17,661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,150.52

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