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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.37, 23,914.92 and 11,640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.37, 23,914.92 and 11,640.27 is: 16,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.37 : 23,914.92 = 11,640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.37/23,914.92 = 11,640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.37x = 23,914.92 × 11,640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.37x = 278,376,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,376,125.83/17,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.82

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