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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.92, 24,391.86 and 11,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.92, 24,391.86 and 11,305.28 is: 15,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.92 : 24,391.86 = 11,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.92/24,391.86 = 11,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.92x = 24,391.86 × 11,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.92x = 275,756,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,756,807.02/17,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.82

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