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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.81, 23,950.74 and 11,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.81, 23,950.74 and 11,395.11 is: 15,708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.81 : 23,950.74 = 11,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.81/23,950.74 = 11,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.81x = 23,950.74 × 11,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.81x = 272,921,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,921,316.88/17,373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.78

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