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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.04, 24,393.48 and 11,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.04, 24,393.48 and 11,396.06 is: 15,723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.04 : 24,393.48 = 11,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.04/24,393.48 = 11,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.04x = 24,393.48 × 11,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.04x = 277,989,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,989,561.69/17,680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.36

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