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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.80, 23,863.42 and 11,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.80, 23,863.42 and 11,323.96 is: 15,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.80 : 23,863.42 = 11,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.80/23,863.42 = 11,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.80x = 23,863.42 × 11,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.80x = 270,228,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,228,413.54/17,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.45

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