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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.92, 23,906.04 and 11,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.92, 23,906.04 and 11,357.72 is: 15,679.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.92 : 23,906.04 = 11,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.92/23,906.04 = 11,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.92x = 23,906.04 × 11,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.92x = 271,518,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,518,108.63/17,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.35

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