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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.40, 23,952.52 and 11,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.40, 23,952.52 and 11,067.60 is: 15,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.40 : 23,952.52 = 11,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.40/23,952.52 = 11,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.40x = 23,952.52 × 11,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.40x = 265,096,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,096,910.35/17,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.21

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