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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.13, 24,373.59 and 11,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.13, 24,373.59 and 11,704.62 is: 16,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.13 : 24,373.59 = 11,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.13/24,373.59 = 11,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.13x = 24,373.59 × 11,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.13x = 285,283,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,283,608.99/17,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.40

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