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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.44, 23,941.68 and 11,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.44, 23,941.68 and 11,384.16 is: 15,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.44 : 23,941.68 = 11,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.44/23,941.68 = 11,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.44x = 23,941.68 × 11,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.44x = 272,555,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,555,915.79/17,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,711.59

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