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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.83, 23,947.88 and 11,308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.83, 23,947.88 and 11,308.63 is: 15,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.83 : 23,947.88 = 11,308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.83/23,947.88 = 11,308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.83x = 23,947.88 × 11,308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.83x = 270,817,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,817,714.20/17,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.34

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