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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.76, 23,859.24 and 11,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.76, 23,859.24 and 11,328.74 is: 15,629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.76 : 23,859.24 = 11,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.76/23,859.24 = 11,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.76x = 23,859.24 × 11,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.76x = 270,295,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,295,126.56/17,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.63

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