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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.53, 23,944.54 and 11,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.53, 23,944.54 and 11,391.93 is: 15,710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.53 : 23,944.54 = 11,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.53/23,944.54 = 11,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.53x = 23,944.54 × 11,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.53x = 272,774,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,774,523.56/17,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.53

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