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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.08, 23,932.62 and 11,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.08, 23,932.62 and 11,049.24 is: 15,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.08 : 23,932.62 = 11,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.08/23,932.62 = 11,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.08x = 23,932.62 × 11,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.08x = 264,437,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,437,262.21/17,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.82

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