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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.54, 23,961.08 and 11,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.54, 23,961.08 and 11,392.14 is: 15,725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.54 : 23,961.08 = 11,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.54/23,961.08 = 11,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.54x = 23,961.08 × 11,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.54x = 272,967,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,967,920.95/17,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,725.28

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