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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.92, 23,940.74 and 11,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.92, 23,940.74 and 11,383.02 is: 15,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.92 : 23,940.74 = 11,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.92/23,940.74 = 11,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.92x = 23,940.74 × 11,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.92x = 272,517,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,517,922.23/17,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.31

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