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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.50, 24,002.33 and 11,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.50, 24,002.33 and 11,015.28 is: 15,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.50 : 24,002.33 = 11,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.50/24,002.33 = 11,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.50x = 24,002.33 × 11,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.50x = 264,392,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,392,330.53/17,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.40

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