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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.96, 23,946.96 and 11,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.96, 23,946.96 and 11,071.36 is: 15,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.96 : 23,946.96 = 11,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.96/23,946.96 = 11,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.96x = 23,946.96 × 11,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.96x = 265,125,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,125,415.07/17,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.88

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