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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.06, 24,389.55 and 11,304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.06, 24,389.55 and 11,304.27 is: 15,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.06 : 24,389.55 = 11,304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.06/24,389.55 = 11,304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.06x = 24,389.55 × 11,304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.06x = 275,706,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,706,058.38/17,679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.06

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