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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.83, 23,946.50 and 11,307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.83, 23,946.50 and 11,307.63 is: 15,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.83 : 23,946.50 = 11,307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.83/23,946.50 = 11,307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.83x = 23,946.50 × 11,307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.83x = 270,778,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,778,279.86/17,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.97

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