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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.73, 23,974.04 and 11,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.73, 23,974.04 and 11,411.22 is: 15,739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.73 : 23,974.04 = 11,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.73/23,974.04 = 11,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.73x = 23,974.04 × 11,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.73x = 273,573,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,573,073.26/17,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.12

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