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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.95, 23,916.35 and 10,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.95, 23,916.35 and 10,971.36 is: 15,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.95 : 23,916.35 = 10,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.95/23,916.35 = 10,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.95x = 23,916.35 × 10,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.95x = 262,394,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,394,913.16/17,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.41

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