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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.84, 23,967.27 and 11,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.84, 23,967.27 and 11,407.14 is: 15,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.84 : 23,967.27 = 11,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.84/23,967.27 = 11,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.84x = 23,967.27 × 11,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.84x = 273,398,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,398,004.31/17,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,725.33

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