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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.34, 23,952.72 and 11,312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.34, 23,952.72 and 11,312.13 is: 15,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.34 : 23,952.72 = 11,312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.34/23,952.72 = 11,312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.34x = 23,952.72 × 11,312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.34x = 270,956,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,956,282.49/17,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.17

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