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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.99, 25,843.93 and 11,730.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.99, 25,843.93 and 11,730.15 is: 17,599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.99 : 25,843.93 = 11,730.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.99/25,843.93 = 11,730.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.99x = 25,843.93 × 11,730.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.99x = 303,153,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,153,146.16/17,224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.61

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