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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.68, 23,877.43 and 11,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.68, 23,877.43 and 11,327.88 is: 15,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.68 : 23,877.43 = 11,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.68/23,877.43 = 11,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.68x = 23,877.43 × 11,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.68x = 270,480,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,480,585.22/17,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.01

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