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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.03, 23,881.23 and 11,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.03, 23,881.23 and 11,016 is: 15,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.03 : 23,881.23 = 11,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.03/23,881.23 = 11,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.03x = 23,881.23 × 11,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.03x = 263,075,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,075,629.68/17,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.14

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