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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.47, 23,910.35 and 11,361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.47, 23,910.35 and 11,361.51 is: 15,673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.47 : 23,910.35 = 11,361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.47/23,910.35 = 11,361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.47x = 23,910.35 × 11,361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.47x = 271,657,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,657,623.82/17,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.34

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