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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.50, 23,853.27 and 11,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.50, 23,853.27 and 11,224.28 is: 15,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.50 : 23,853.27 = 11,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.50/23,853.27 = 11,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.50x = 23,853.27 × 11,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.50x = 267,735,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,735,883.12/17,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.74

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