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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.07, 23,874.96 and 11,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.07, 23,874.96 and 11,341.56 is: 15,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.07 : 23,874.96 = 11,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.07/23,874.96 = 11,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.07x = 23,874.96 × 11,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.07x = 270,779,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,779,291.34/17,312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.07

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