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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.92, 24,390.48 and 11,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.92, 24,390.48 and 11,304.28 is: 15,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.92 : 24,390.48 = 11,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.92/24,390.48 = 11,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.92x = 24,390.48 × 11,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.92x = 275,716,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,716,815.25/17,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.44

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