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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.43, 23,467.59 and 11,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.43, 23,467.59 and 11,044.97 is: 15,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.43 : 23,467.59 = 11,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.43/23,467.59 = 11,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.43x = 23,467.59 × 11,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.43x = 259,198,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,198,886.19/17,011.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.75

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