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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.64, 24,630.30 and 11,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.64, 24,630.30 and 11,393.68 is: 15,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.64 : 24,630.30 = 11,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.64/24,630.30 = 11,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.64x = 24,630.30 × 11,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.64x = 280,629,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,629,756.50/17,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.43

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