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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.39, 24,362.73 and 11,620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.39, 24,362.73 and 11,620.83 is: 16,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.39 : 24,362.73 = 11,620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.39/24,362.73 = 11,620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.39x = 24,362.73 × 11,620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.39x = 283,115,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,115,143.67/17,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.45

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