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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.61, 23,973.87 and 11,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.61, 23,973.87 and 11,411.10 is: 15,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.61 : 23,973.87 = 11,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.61/23,973.87 = 11,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.61x = 23,973.87 × 11,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.61x = 273,568,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,568,108.09/17,381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.94

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