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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.37, 24,288.31 and 11,230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.37, 24,288.31 and 11,230.85 is: 15,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.37 : 24,288.31 = 11,230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.37/24,288.31 = 11,230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.37x = 24,288.31 × 11,230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.37x = 272,778,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,778,366.36/17,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.13

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