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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.74, 23,524.92 and 11,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.74, 23,524.92 and 11,358.18 is: 15,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.74 : 23,524.92 = 11,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.74/23,524.92 = 11,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.74x = 23,524.92 × 11,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.74x = 267,200,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,200,275.85/17,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.45

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