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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.74, 23,876.97 and 11,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.74, 23,876.97 and 11,014.82 is: 15,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.74 : 23,876.97 = 11,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.74/23,876.97 = 11,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.74x = 23,876.97 × 11,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.74x = 263,000,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,000,526.70/17,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.18

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