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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.38, 23,934.87 and 11,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.38, 23,934.87 and 11,295.85 is: 15,584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.38 : 23,934.87 = 11,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.38/23,934.87 = 11,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.38x = 23,934.87 × 11,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.38x = 270,364,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,364,701.29/17,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.44

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