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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.46, 23,940.36 and 11,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.46, 23,940.36 and 11,389.68 is: 15,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.46 : 23,940.36 = 11,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.46/23,940.36 = 11,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.46x = 23,940.36 × 11,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.46x = 272,673,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,673,039.48/17,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.56

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