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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.24, 23,879.04 and 11,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.24, 23,879.04 and 11,016.32 is: 15,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.24 : 23,879.04 = 11,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.24/23,879.04 = 11,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.24x = 23,879.04 × 11,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.24x = 263,059,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,059,145.93/17,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.25

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