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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.28, 23,953.95 and 11,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.28, 23,953.95 and 11,392.44 is: 15,722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.28 : 23,953.95 = 11,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.28/23,953.95 = 11,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.28x = 23,953.95 × 11,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.28x = 272,893,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,893,938.14/17,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.16

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