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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.21, 24,380.06 and 11,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.21, 24,380.06 and 11,696.13 is: 16,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.21 : 24,380.06 = 11,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.21/24,380.06 = 11,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.21x = 24,380.06 × 11,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.21x = 285,152,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,152,292.69/17,664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.94

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