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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.37, 24,379.60 and 11,300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.37, 24,379.60 and 11,300.65 is: 15,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.37 : 24,379.60 = 11,300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.37/24,379.60 = 11,300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.37x = 24,379.60 × 11,300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.37x = 275,505,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,505,326.74/17,668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.14

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