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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.63, 23,819.60 and 11,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.63, 23,819.60 and 11,297.93 is: 15,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.63 : 23,819.60 = 11,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.63/23,819.60 = 11,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.63x = 23,819.60 × 11,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.63x = 269,112,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,112,082.57/17,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.78

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