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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.91, 23,886.92 and 11,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.91, 23,886.92 and 11,350.41 is: 15,653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.91 : 23,886.92 = 11,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.91/23,886.92 = 11,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.91x = 23,886.92 × 11,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.91x = 271,126,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,126,278.89/17,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.12

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