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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.16, 23,885.88 and 11,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.16, 23,885.88 and 11,349.66 is: 15,652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.16 : 23,885.88 = 11,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.16/23,885.88 = 11,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.16x = 23,885.88 × 11,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.16x = 271,096,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,096,616.80/17,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.09

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