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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.78, 23,946.26 and 11,393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.78, 23,946.26 and 11,393.18 is: 15,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.78 : 23,946.26 = 11,393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.78/23,946.26 = 11,393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.78x = 23,946.26 × 11,393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.78x = 272,824,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,824,050.51/17,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.25

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