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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.35, 23,850.10 and 11,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.35, 23,850.10 and 11,615.38 is: 16,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.35 : 23,850.10 = 11,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.35/23,850.10 = 11,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.35x = 23,850.10 × 11,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.35x = 277,028,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,028,041.81/17,277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.17

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