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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.27, 23,849.99 and 11,615.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.27, 23,849.99 and 11,615.31 is: 16,034.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.27 : 23,849.99 = 11,615.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.27/23,849.99 = 11,615.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.27x = 23,849.99 × 11,615.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.27x = 277,024,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,024,988.73/17,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.07

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