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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.31, 23,844.32 and 11,316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.31, 23,844.32 and 11,316.51 is: 15,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.31 : 23,844.32 = 11,316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.31/23,844.32 = 11,316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.31x = 23,844.32 × 11,316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.31x = 269,834,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,834,429.14/17,294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.50

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