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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.08, 23,976.35 and 11,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.08, 23,976.35 and 11,722.32 is: 16,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.08 : 23,976.35 = 11,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.08/23,976.35 = 11,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.08x = 23,976.35 × 11,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.08x = 281,058,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,058,498.42/17,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,174.09

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