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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.92, 23,964.16 and 11,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.92, 23,964.16 and 11,088 is: 15,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.92 : 23,964.16 = 11,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.92/23,964.16 = 11,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.92x = 23,964.16 × 11,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.92x = 265,714,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,714,606.08/17,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.36

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