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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.76, 23,732.43 and 11,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.76, 23,732.43 and 11,238.92 is: 15,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.76 : 23,732.43 = 11,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.76/23,732.43 = 11,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.76x = 23,732.43 × 11,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.76x = 266,726,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,726,763.51/17,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.99

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