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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.31, 24,299.90 and 11,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.31, 24,299.90 and 11,234.88 is: 15,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.31 : 24,299.90 = 11,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.31/24,299.90 = 11,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.31x = 24,299.90 × 11,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.31x = 273,006,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,006,404.34/17,606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.17

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