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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.44, 23,874.44 and 11,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.44, 23,874.44 and 11,708.72 is: 16,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.44 : 23,874.44 = 11,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.44/23,874.44 = 11,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.44x = 23,874.44 × 11,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.44x = 279,539,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,539,133.12/17,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,151.39

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