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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.25, 23,994.89 and 11,774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.25, 23,994.89 and 11,774.53 is: 16,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.25 : 23,994.89 = 11,774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.25/23,994.89 = 11,774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.25x = 23,994.89 × 11,774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.25x = 282,528,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,528,552.15/17,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.27

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