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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.15, 23,841.75 and 11,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.15, 23,841.75 and 11,316.22 is: 15,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.15 : 23,841.75 = 11,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.15/23,841.75 = 11,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.15x = 23,841.75 × 11,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.15x = 269,798,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,798,488.19/17,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.30

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