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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.56, 23,826.72 and 11,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.56, 23,826.72 and 11,303.76 is: 15,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.56 : 23,826.72 = 11,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.56/23,826.72 = 11,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.56x = 23,826.72 × 11,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.56x = 269,331,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,331,524.47/17,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.91

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