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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.36, 23,712.84 and 11,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.36, 23,712.84 and 11,603.28 is: 16,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.36 : 23,712.84 = 11,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.36/23,712.84 = 11,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.36x = 23,712.84 × 11,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.36x = 275,146,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,146,722.12/17,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.08

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