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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.58, 23,949.78 and 11,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.58, 23,949.78 and 11,394.56 is: 15,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.58 : 23,949.78 = 11,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.58/23,949.78 = 11,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.58x = 23,949.78 × 11,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.58x = 272,897,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,897,205.20/17,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.27

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