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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.98, 23,975.24 and 11,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.98, 23,975.24 and 11,007.38 is: 15,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.98 : 23,975.24 = 11,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.98/23,975.24 = 11,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.98x = 23,975.24 × 11,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.98x = 263,904,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,904,577.27/17,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.64

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