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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.40, 23,959.80 and 11,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.40, 23,959.80 and 11,082.42 is: 15,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.40 : 23,959.80 = 11,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.40/23,959.80 = 11,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.40x = 23,959.80 × 11,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.40x = 265,532,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,532,566.72/17,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.02

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