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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.36, 23,828.52 and 11,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.36, 23,828.52 and 11,293.36 is: 15,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.36 : 23,828.52 = 11,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.36/23,828.52 = 11,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.36x = 23,828.52 × 11,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.36x = 269,104,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,104,054.63/17,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.97

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