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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.64, 23,870.72 and 11,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.64, 23,870.72 and 11,332.68 is: 15,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.64 : 23,870.72 = 11,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.64/23,870.72 = 11,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.64x = 23,870.72 × 11,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.64x = 270,519,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,519,231.13/17,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.66

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