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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.71, 23,797.54 and 11,432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.71, 23,797.54 and 11,432.07 is: 15,759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.71 : 23,797.54 = 11,432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.71/23,797.54 = 11,432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.71x = 23,797.54 × 11,432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.71x = 272,055,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,055,157.40/17,262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.70

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