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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.66, 23,773.32 and 11,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.66, 23,773.32 and 11,182.46 is: 15,433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.66 : 23,773.32 = 11,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.66/23,773.32 = 11,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.66x = 23,773.32 × 11,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.66x = 265,844,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,844,259.40/17,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.94

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