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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.37, 24,285.56 and 11,228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.37, 24,285.56 and 11,228.85 is: 15,483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.37 : 24,285.56 = 11,228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.37/24,285.56 = 11,228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.37x = 24,285.56 × 11,228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.37x = 272,698,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,698,854.26/17,612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.37

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