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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.30, 23,999.67 and 11,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.30, 23,999.67 and 11,010.30 is: 15,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.30 : 23,999.67 = 11,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.30/23,999.67 = 11,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.30x = 23,999.67 × 11,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.30x = 264,243,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,243,566.60/17,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.88

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