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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.56, 24,393.72 and 11,213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.56, 24,393.72 and 11,213.45 is: 15,479.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.56 : 24,393.72 = 11,213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.56/24,393.72 = 11,213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.56x = 24,393.72 × 11,213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.56x = 273,537,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,537,637.57/17,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,479.86

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