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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.16, 23,983.20 and 11,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.16, 23,983.20 and 11,797.44 is: 16,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.16 : 23,983.20 = 11,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.16/23,983.20 = 11,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.16x = 23,983.20 × 11,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.16x = 282,940,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,940,363.01/17,396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.53

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