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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.13, 23,998.47 and 11,738.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.13, 23,998.47 and 11,738.37 is: 16,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.13 : 23,998.47 = 11,738.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.13/23,998.47 = 11,738.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.13x = 23,998.47 × 11,738.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.13x = 281,702,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,702,920.29/17,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,196.22

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