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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.43, 23,468.97 and 11,045.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.43, 23,468.97 and 11,045.97 is: 15,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.43 : 23,468.97 = 11,045.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.43/23,468.97 = 11,045.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.43x = 23,468.97 × 11,045.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.43x = 259,237,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,237,538.55/17,012.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.13

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