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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.56, 23,843.28 and 11,315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.56, 23,843.28 and 11,315.76 is: 15,601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.56 : 23,843.28 = 11,315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.56/23,843.28 = 11,315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.56x = 23,843.28 × 11,315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.56x = 269,804,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,804,834.09/17,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.46

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