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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.15, 24,366.37 and 11,028.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.15, 24,366.37 and 11,028.63 is: 15,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.15 : 24,366.37 = 11,028.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.15/24,366.37 = 11,028.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.15x = 24,366.37 × 11,028.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.15x = 268,727,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,727,679.17/17,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.17

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