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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.56, 23,854.32 and 11,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.56, 23,854.32 and 11,323.76 is: 15,612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.56 : 23,854.32 = 11,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.56/23,854.32 = 11,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.56x = 23,854.32 × 11,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.56x = 270,120,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,120,594.64/17,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.50

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