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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.96, 23,908.32 and 11,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.96, 23,908.32 and 11,043.36 is: 15,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.96 : 23,908.32 = 11,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.96/23,908.32 = 11,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.96x = 23,908.32 × 11,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.96x = 264,028,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,028,184.76/17,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.24

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