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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.98, 24,005.52 and 11,107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.98, 24,005.52 and 11,107.29 is: 15,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.98 : 24,005.52 = 11,107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.98/24,005.52 = 11,107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.98x = 24,005.52 × 11,107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.98x = 266,636,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,636,272.24/17,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.05

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