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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.60, 23,835.72 and 11,313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.60, 23,835.72 and 11,313.36 is: 15,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.60 : 23,835.72 = 11,313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.60/23,835.72 = 11,313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.60x = 23,835.72 × 11,313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.60x = 269,662,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,662,081.22/17,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.19

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