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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.48, 24,376.50 and 11,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.48, 24,376.50 and 11,210.94 is: 15,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.48 : 24,376.50 = 11,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.48/24,376.50 = 11,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.48x = 24,376.50 × 11,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.48x = 273,283,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,283,478.91/17,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.91

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