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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.11, 23,839.07 and 11,314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.11, 23,839.07 and 11,314.07 is: 15,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.11 : 23,839.07 = 11,314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.11/23,839.07 = 11,314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.11x = 23,839.07 × 11,314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.11x = 269,716,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,716,906.71/17,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,609.42

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