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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.66, 23,973.98 and 11,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.66, 23,973.98 and 11,009.32 is: 15,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.66 : 23,973.98 = 11,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.66/23,973.98 = 11,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.66x = 23,973.98 × 11,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.66x = 263,937,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,937,102.51/17,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.81

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