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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.96, 23,483.07 and 11,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.96, 23,483.07 and 11,344.66 is: 15,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.96 : 23,483.07 = 11,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.96/23,483.07 = 11,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.96x = 23,483.07 × 11,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.96x = 266,407,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,407,444.91/17,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.01

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