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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.42, 23,465.43 and 11,338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.42, 23,465.43 and 11,338.65 is: 15,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.42 : 23,465.43 = 11,338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.42/23,465.43 = 11,338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.42x = 23,465.43 × 11,338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.42x = 266,066,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,066,297.87/17,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.30

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