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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722, 24,456.36 and 11,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722, 24,456.36 and 11,098 is: 15,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722 : 24,456.36 = 11,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722/24,456.36 = 11,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722x = 24,456.36 × 11,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722x = 271,416,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,416,683.28/17,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.24

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