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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.04, 23,830.38 and 11,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.04, 23,830.38 and 11,683.32 is: 16,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.04 : 23,830.38 = 11,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.04/23,830.38 = 11,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.04x = 23,830.38 × 11,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.04x = 278,417,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,417,955.26/17,282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.25

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