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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.54, 23,466.96 and 11,339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.54, 23,466.96 and 11,339.78 is: 15,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.54 : 23,466.96 = 11,339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.54/23,466.96 = 11,339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.54x = 23,466.96 × 11,339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.54x = 266,110,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,110,046.33/17,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.83

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