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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.40, 23,962.32 and 11,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.40, 23,962.32 and 11,707.80 is: 16,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.40 : 23,962.32 = 11,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.40/23,962.32 = 11,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.40x = 23,962.32 × 11,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.40x = 280,546,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,546,050.10/17,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,151.74

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