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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.30, 23,957.46 and 11,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.30, 23,957.46 and 11,073 is: 15,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.30 : 23,957.46 = 11,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.30/23,957.46 = 11,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.30x = 23,957.46 × 11,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.30x = 265,280,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,280,954.58/17,361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.02

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