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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.29, 23,478.51 and 11,346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.29, 23,478.51 and 11,346.77 is: 15,661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.29 : 23,478.51 = 11,346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.29/23,478.51 = 11,346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.29x = 23,478.51 × 11,346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.29x = 266,405,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,405,135.52/17,010.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.42

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