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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.52, 23,815.17 and 11,303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.52, 23,815.17 and 11,303.01 is: 15,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.52 : 23,815.17 = 11,303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.52/23,815.17 = 11,303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.52x = 23,815.17 × 11,303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.52x = 269,183,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,183,104.66/17,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.57

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