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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.88, 23,858.64 and 11,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.88, 23,858.64 and 11,323.92 is: 15,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.88 : 23,858.64 = 11,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.88/23,858.64 = 11,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.88x = 23,858.64 × 11,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.88x = 270,173,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,173,330.67/17,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.58

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