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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.80, 23,954.72 and 11,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.80, 23,954.72 and 11,310.24 is: 15,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.80 : 23,954.72 = 11,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.80/23,954.72 = 11,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.80x = 23,954.72 × 11,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.80x = 270,933,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,933,632.33/17,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.26

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