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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.15, 24,363.62 and 11,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.15, 24,363.62 and 11,026.63 is: 15,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.15 : 24,363.62 = 11,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.15/24,363.62 = 11,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.15x = 24,363.62 × 11,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.15x = 268,648,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,648,501.38/17,662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.41

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