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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.27, 24,376.34 and 11,684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.27, 24,376.34 and 11,684.45 is: 16,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.27 : 24,376.34 = 11,684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.27/24,376.34 = 11,684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.27x = 24,376.34 × 11,684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.27x = 284,824,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,824,216.06/17,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,125.23

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