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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.28, 23,846.06 and 11,319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.28, 23,846.06 and 11,319.35 is: 15,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.28 : 23,846.06 = 11,319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.28/23,846.06 = 11,319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.28x = 23,846.06 × 11,319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.28x = 269,921,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,921,808.33/17,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.61

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