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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.40, 23,843.47 and 11,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.40, 23,843.47 and 11,317.47 is: 15,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.40 : 23,843.47 = 11,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.40/23,843.47 = 11,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.40x = 23,843.47 × 11,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.40x = 269,847,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,847,756.42/17,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.02

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