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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.36, 23,977.80 and 11,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.36, 23,977.80 and 11,401.04 is: 15,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.36 : 23,977.80 = 11,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.36/23,977.80 = 11,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.36x = 23,977.80 × 11,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.36x = 273,371,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,371,856.91/17,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.74

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