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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.06, 23,837.07 and 11,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.06, 23,837.07 and 11,311.26 is: 15,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.06 : 23,837.07 = 11,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.06/23,837.07 = 11,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.06x = 23,837.07 × 11,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.06x = 269,627,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,627,296.41/17,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.25

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