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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,694.96, 24,412.84 and 11,322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,694.96, 24,412.84 and 11,322.59 is: 15,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,694.96 : 24,412.84 = 11,322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,694.96/24,412.84 = 11,322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,694.96x = 24,412.84 × 11,322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,694.96x = 276,416,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,416,491.37/17,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.20

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