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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.56, 23,846.04 and 11,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.56, 23,846.04 and 11,317.76 is: 15,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.56 : 23,846.04 = 11,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.56/23,846.04 = 11,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.56x = 23,846.04 × 11,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.56x = 269,883,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,883,757.67/17,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.22

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