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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.13, 24,361.13 and 11,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.13, 24,361.13 and 11,604.71 is: 16,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.13 : 24,361.13 = 11,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.13/24,361.13 = 11,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.13x = 24,361.13 × 11,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.13x = 282,703,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,703,669.09/17,665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.49

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