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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.72, 23,954.22 and 11,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.72, 23,954.22 and 11,775 is: 16,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.72 : 23,954.22 = 11,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.72/23,954.22 = 11,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.72x = 23,954.22 × 11,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.72x = 282,060,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,060,940.50/17,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.92

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