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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.30, 23,965.74 and 11,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.30, 23,965.74 and 11,079 is: 15,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.30 : 23,965.74 = 11,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.30/23,965.74 = 11,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.30x = 23,965.74 × 11,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.30x = 265,516,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,516,433.46/17,367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,288.30

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