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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.26, 24,342.93 and 11,369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.26, 24,342.93 and 11,369.70 is: 15,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.26 : 24,342.93 = 11,369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.26/24,342.93 = 11,369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.26x = 24,342.93 × 11,369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.26x = 276,771,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,771,811.22/17,668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.92

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