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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,291.68, 23,855.52 and 11,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,291.68, 23,855.52 and 11,002.88 is: 15,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,291.68 : 23,855.52 = 11,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,291.68/23,855.52 = 11,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,291.68x = 23,855.52 × 11,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,291.68x = 262,479,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,479,423.90/17,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.52

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