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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.79, 23,961.78 and 11,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.79, 23,961.78 and 11,300.28 is: 15,596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.79 : 23,961.78 = 11,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.79/23,961.78 = 11,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.79x = 23,961.78 × 11,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.79x = 270,774,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,774,823.30/17,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.92

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