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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.92, 23,478.33 and 11,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.92, 23,478.33 and 11,041.26 is: 15,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.92 : 23,478.33 = 11,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.92/23,478.33 = 11,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.92x = 23,478.33 × 11,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.92x = 259,230,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,230,345.90/17,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.95

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