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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.59, 23,471.55 and 11,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.59, 23,471.55 and 11,346.90 is: 15,664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.59 : 23,471.55 = 11,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.59/23,471.55 = 11,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.59x = 23,471.55 × 11,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.59x = 266,329,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,329,330.70/17,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.04

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