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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.54, 23,465.58 and 11,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.54, 23,465.58 and 11,338.79 is: 15,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.54 : 23,465.58 = 11,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.54/23,465.58 = 11,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.54x = 23,465.58 × 11,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.54x = 266,071,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,071,283.85/17,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.47

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