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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.38, 23,862.09 and 11,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.38, 23,862.09 and 11,326.42 is: 15,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.38 : 23,862.09 = 11,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.38/23,862.09 = 11,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.38x = 23,862.09 × 11,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.38x = 270,272,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,272,053.42/17,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.03

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