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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,280.24, 23,824.88 and 11,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,280.24, 23,824.88 and 11,302.44 is: 15,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,280.24 : 23,824.88 = 11,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,280.24/23,824.88 = 11,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,280.24x = 23,824.88 × 11,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,280.24x = 269,279,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,279,276.71/17,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.08

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