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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.32, 23,971.24 and 11,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.32, 23,971.24 and 11,083 is: 15,293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.32 : 23,971.24 = 11,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.32/23,971.24 = 11,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.32x = 23,971.24 × 11,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.32x = 265,673,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,673,252.92/17,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.79

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