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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.92, 23,925.12 and 11,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.92, 23,925.12 and 11,385.76 is: 15,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.92 : 23,925.12 = 11,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.92/23,925.12 = 11,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.92x = 23,925.12 × 11,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.92x = 272,405,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,405,674.29/17,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.59

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