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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.02, 24,393.06 and 11,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.02, 24,393.06 and 11,315.72 is: 15,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.02 : 24,393.06 = 11,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.02/24,393.06 = 11,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.02x = 24,393.06 × 11,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.02x = 276,025,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,025,097.89/17,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.33

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