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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.49, 23,473.58 and 11,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.49, 23,473.58 and 11,037.80 is: 15,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.49 : 23,473.58 = 11,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.49/23,473.58 = 11,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.49x = 23,473.58 × 11,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.49x = 259,096,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,096,508.77/17,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.15

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