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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.88, 23,864.16 and 11,327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.88, 23,864.16 and 11,327.92 is: 15,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.88 : 23,864.16 = 11,327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.88/23,864.16 = 11,327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.88x = 23,864.16 × 11,327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.88x = 270,331,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,331,295.35/17,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.10

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