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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.64, 23,874.52 and 11,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.64, 23,874.52 and 11,933.80 is: 16,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.64 : 23,874.52 = 11,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.64/23,874.52 = 11,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.64x = 23,874.52 × 11,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.64x = 284,913,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,913,746.78/17,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.83

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