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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.20, 23,972.82 and 11,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.20, 23,972.82 and 11,406.26 is: 15,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.20 : 23,972.82 = 11,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.20/23,972.82 = 11,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.20x = 23,972.82 × 11,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.20x = 273,440,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,440,217.85/17,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,747.35

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