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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.65, 24,364.31 and 11,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.65, 24,364.31 and 11,027.13 is: 15,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.65 : 24,364.31 = 11,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.65/24,364.31 = 11,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.65x = 24,364.31 × 11,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.65x = 268,668,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,668,413.73/17,662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.10

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