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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.61, 23,940.63 and 11,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.61, 23,940.63 and 11,385.45 is: 15,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.61 : 23,940.63 = 11,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.61/23,940.63 = 11,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.61x = 23,940.63 × 11,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.61x = 272,574,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,574,845.83/17,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.19

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