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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.27, 24,372.06 and 11,032.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.27, 24,372.06 and 11,032.75 is: 15,218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.27 : 24,372.06 = 11,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.27/24,372.06 = 11,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.27x = 24,372.06 × 11,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.27x = 268,890,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,890,844.97/17,668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.86

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