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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.86, 23,955.90 and 11,392.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.86, 23,955.90 and 11,392.65 is: 15,729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.86 : 23,955.90 = 11,392.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.86/23,955.90 = 11,392.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.86x = 23,955.90 × 11,392.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.86x = 272,921,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,921,184.14/17,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.55

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