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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.40, 23,449.62 and 11,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.40, 23,449.62 and 11,042.12 is: 15,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.40 : 23,449.62 = 11,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.40/23,449.62 = 11,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.40x = 23,449.62 × 11,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.40x = 258,933,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,933,517.99/17,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.18

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