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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.88, 23,844.84 and 11,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.88, 23,844.84 and 11,313.92 is: 15,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.88 : 23,844.84 = 11,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.88/23,844.84 = 11,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.88x = 23,844.84 × 11,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.88x = 269,778,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,778,612.17/17,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.78

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