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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.79, 23,977.14 and 11,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.79, 23,977.14 and 11,083.16 is: 15,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.79 : 23,977.14 = 11,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.79/23,977.14 = 11,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.79x = 23,977.14 × 11,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.79x = 265,742,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,742,478.96/17,370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,298.24

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