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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.40, 23,508.84 and 11,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.40, 23,508.84 and 11,367.44 is: 15,689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.40 : 23,508.84 = 11,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.40/23,508.84 = 11,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.40x = 23,508.84 × 11,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.40x = 267,235,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,235,328.17/17,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,689.82

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