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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.19, 24,377.54 and 11,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.19, 24,377.54 and 11,393.79 is: 15,724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.19 : 24,377.54 = 11,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.19/24,377.54 = 11,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.19x = 24,377.54 × 11,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.19x = 277,752,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,752,514.51/17,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.93

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