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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.48, 23,475.48 and 11,339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.48, 23,475.48 and 11,339.16 is: 15,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.48 : 23,475.48 = 11,339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.48/23,475.48 = 11,339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.48x = 23,475.48 × 11,339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.48x = 266,192,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,192,223.80/17,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.40

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