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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.34, 23,800.47 and 11,284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.34, 23,800.47 and 11,284.73 is: 15,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.34 : 23,800.47 = 11,284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.34/23,800.47 = 11,284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.34x = 23,800.47 × 11,284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.34x = 268,581,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,581,877.82/17,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.93

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