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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.91, 23,995.85 and 11,106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.91, 23,995.85 and 11,106.45 is: 15,319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.91 : 23,995.85 = 11,106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.91/23,995.85 = 11,106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.91x = 23,995.85 × 11,106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.91x = 266,508,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,508,652.70/17,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.31

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