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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.68, 23,948.72 and 11,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.68, 23,948.72 and 11,388.76 is: 15,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.68 : 23,948.72 = 11,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.68/23,948.72 = 11,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.68x = 23,948.72 × 11,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.68x = 272,746,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,746,224.39/17,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.25

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