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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.63, 24,360.44 and 11,604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.63, 24,360.44 and 11,604.21 is: 16,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.63 : 24,360.44 = 11,604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.63/24,360.44 = 11,604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.63x = 24,360.44 × 11,604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.63x = 282,683,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,683,661.45/17,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.81

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