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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.76, 23,998.02 and 11,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.76, 23,998.02 and 11,011.68 is: 15,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.76 : 23,998.02 = 11,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.76/23,998.02 = 11,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.76x = 23,998.02 × 11,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.76x = 264,258,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,258,516.87/17,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.10

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