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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.40, 23,511.60 and 11,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.40, 23,511.60 and 11,369.44 is: 15,692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.40 : 23,511.60 = 11,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.40/23,511.60 = 11,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.40x = 23,511.60 × 11,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.40x = 267,313,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,313,725.50/17,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.58

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