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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.37, 24,390.21 and 11,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.37, 24,390.21 and 11,702.96 is: 16,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.37 : 24,390.21 = 11,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.37/24,390.21 = 11,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.37x = 24,390.21 × 11,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.37x = 285,437,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,437,596.82/17,669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.38

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