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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.43, 23,807.40 and 11,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.43, 23,807.40 and 11,893.44 is: 16,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.43 : 23,807.40 = 11,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.43/23,807.40 = 11,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.43x = 23,807.40 × 11,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.43x = 283,151,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,151,883.46/17,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,402.78

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