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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.56, 23,921.60 and 11,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.56, 23,921.60 and 11,381.52 is: 15,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.56 : 23,921.60 = 11,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.56/23,921.60 = 11,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.56x = 23,921.60 × 11,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.56x = 272,264,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,264,168.83/17,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.25

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