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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.30, 23,912.99 and 11,375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.30, 23,912.99 and 11,375.23 is: 15,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.30 : 23,912.99 = 11,375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.30/23,912.99 = 11,375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.30x = 23,912.99 × 11,375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.30x = 272,015,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,015,761.24/17,326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.59

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