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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.55, 23,910.57 and 11,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.55, 23,910.57 and 11,373.48 is: 15,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.55 : 23,910.57 = 11,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.55/23,910.57 = 11,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.55x = 23,910.57 × 11,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.55x = 271,946,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,946,389.68/17,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,697.17

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