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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.88, 24,360.67 and 11,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.88, 24,360.67 and 11,619.33 is: 16,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.88 : 24,360.67 = 11,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.88/24,360.67 = 11,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.88x = 24,360.67 × 11,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.88x = 283,054,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,054,663.75/17,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,025.40

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