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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.34, 23,818.38 and 11,884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.34, 23,818.38 and 11,884.31 is: 16,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.34 : 23,818.38 = 11,884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.34/23,818.38 = 11,884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.34x = 23,818.38 × 11,884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.34x = 283,065,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,065,011.62/17,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,405.44

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