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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.18, 23,960.40 and 11,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.18, 23,960.40 and 11,397.26 is: 15,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.18 : 23,960.40 = 11,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.18/23,960.40 = 11,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.18x = 23,960.40 × 11,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.18x = 273,082,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,082,908.50/17,355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,734.95

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