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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.61, 24,385.10 and 11,699.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.61, 24,385.10 and 11,699.39 is: 16,152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.61 : 24,385.10 = 11,699.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.61/24,385.10 = 11,699.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.61x = 24,385.10 × 11,699.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.61x = 285,290,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,290,614.67/17,662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.24

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