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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.36, 23,850.84 and 11,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.36, 23,850.84 and 11,309.28 is: 15,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.36 : 23,850.84 = 11,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.36/23,850.84 = 11,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.36x = 23,850.84 × 11,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.36x = 269,735,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,735,827.80/17,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.10

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