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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.88, 23,977.15 and 11,000.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.88, 23,977.15 and 11,000.06 is: 15,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.88 : 23,977.15 = 11,000.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.88/23,977.15 = 11,000.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.88x = 23,977.15 × 11,000.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.88x = 263,750,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,750,196.97/17,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.72

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