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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.04, 23,473.30 and 11,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.04, 23,473.30 and 11,714.04 is: 16,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.04 : 23,473.30 = 11,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.04/23,473.30 = 11,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.04x = 23,473.30 × 11,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.04x = 274,967,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,967,175.13/17,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,168.80

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