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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.36, 23,848.08 and 11,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.36, 23,848.08 and 11,307.28 is: 15,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.36 : 23,848.08 = 11,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.36/23,848.08 = 11,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.36x = 23,848.08 × 11,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.36x = 269,656,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,656,918.02/17,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,609.34

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