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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.48, 23,811.24 and 11,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.48, 23,811.24 and 11,285.28 is: 15,580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.48 : 23,811.24 = 11,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.48/23,811.24 = 11,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.48x = 23,811.24 × 11,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.48x = 268,716,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,716,510.55/17,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.04

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