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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.74, 23,934.03 and 11,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.74, 23,934.03 and 11,295.24 is: 15,583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.74 : 23,934.03 = 11,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.74/23,934.03 = 11,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.74x = 23,934.03 × 11,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.74x = 270,340,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,340,613.02/17,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.62

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