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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.52, 23,874.06 and 11,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.52, 23,874.06 and 11,327.01 is: 15,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.52 : 23,874.06 = 11,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.52/23,874.06 = 11,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.52x = 23,874.06 × 11,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.52x = 270,421,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,421,716.36/17,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.55

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