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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.06, 23,827.42 and 11,304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.06, 23,827.42 and 11,304.26 is: 15,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.06 : 23,827.42 = 11,304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.06/23,827.42 = 11,304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.06x = 23,827.42 × 11,304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.06x = 269,351,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,351,350.81/17,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.60

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