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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.50, 23,993.85 and 11,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.50, 23,993.85 and 11,773.78 is: 16,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.50 : 23,993.85 = 11,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.50/23,993.85 = 11,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.50x = 23,993.85 × 11,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.50x = 282,498,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,498,311.25/17,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.24

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