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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.20, 23,971.44 and 11,405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.20, 23,971.44 and 11,405.26 is: 15,745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.20 : 23,971.44 = 11,405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.20/23,971.44 = 11,405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.20x = 23,971.44 × 11,405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.20x = 273,400,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,400,505.77/17,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,745.97

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