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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.48, 24,389.57 and 11,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.48, 24,389.57 and 11,313.19 is: 15,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.48 : 24,389.57 = 11,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.48/24,389.57 = 11,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.48x = 24,389.57 × 11,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.48x = 275,923,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,923,934.98/17,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.85

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