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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.32, 23,971.44 and 11,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.32, 23,971.44 and 11,410.28 is: 15,741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.32 : 23,971.44 = 11,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.32/23,971.44 = 11,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.32x = 23,971.44 × 11,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.32x = 273,520,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,520,842.40/17,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.92

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