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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.90, 23,845.59 and 11,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.90, 23,845.59 and 11,298.29 is: 15,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.90 : 23,845.59 = 11,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.90/23,845.59 = 11,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.90x = 23,845.59 × 11,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.90x = 269,414,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,414,271.81/17,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.91

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