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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.23, 23,475.13 and 11,338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.23, 23,475.13 and 11,338.91 is: 15,652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.23 : 23,475.13 = 11,338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.23/23,475.13 = 11,338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.23x = 23,475.13 × 11,338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.23x = 266,182,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,182,268.93/17,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.05

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