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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.66, 23,893.47 and 11,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.66, 23,893.47 and 11,355.15 is: 15,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.66 : 23,893.47 = 11,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.66/23,893.47 = 11,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.66x = 23,893.47 × 11,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.66x = 271,313,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,313,935.87/17,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.66

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