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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.96, 24,377.56 and 11,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.96, 24,377.56 and 11,386 is: 15,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.96 : 24,377.56 = 11,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.96/24,377.56 = 11,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.96x = 24,377.56 × 11,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.96x = 277,562,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,562,898.16/17,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.18

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