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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.92, 23,476.95 and 11,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.92, 23,476.95 and 11,040.26 is: 15,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.92 : 23,476.95 = 11,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.92/23,476.95 = 11,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.92x = 23,476.95 × 11,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.92x = 259,191,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,191,514.62/17,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.56

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