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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.68, 23,898.35 and 11,351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.68, 23,898.35 and 11,351.11 is: 15,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.68 : 23,898.35 = 11,351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.68/23,898.35 = 11,351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.68x = 23,898.35 × 11,351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.68x = 271,272,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,272,623.42/17,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.82

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