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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.68, 23,824.22 and 11,298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.68, 23,824.22 and 11,298.48 is: 15,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.68 : 23,824.22 = 11,298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.68/23,824.22 = 11,298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.68x = 23,824.22 × 11,298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.68x = 269,177,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,177,473.19/17,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.55

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