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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.18, 23,961.78 and 11,398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.18, 23,961.78 and 11,398.26 is: 15,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.18 : 23,961.78 = 11,398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.18/23,961.78 = 11,398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.18x = 23,961.78 × 11,398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.18x = 273,122,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,122,598.50/17,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,736.33

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