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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.25, 23,993.51 and 11,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.25, 23,993.51 and 11,773.53 is: 16,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.25 : 23,993.51 = 11,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.25/23,993.51 = 11,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.25x = 23,993.51 × 11,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.25x = 282,488,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,488,250.92/17,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,260.89

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