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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.43, 23,806.02 and 11,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.43, 23,806.02 and 11,892.44 is: 16,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.43 : 23,806.02 = 11,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.43/23,806.02 = 11,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.43x = 23,806.02 × 11,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.43x = 283,111,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,111,545.46/17,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.40

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