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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.45, 24,376.23 and 11,383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.45, 24,376.23 and 11,383.47 is: 15,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.45 : 24,376.23 = 11,383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.45/24,376.23 = 11,383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.45x = 24,376.23 × 11,383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.45x = 277,486,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,486,082.92/17,667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.06

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